Moving from Oregon to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Seattle it is 174 miles and about 3 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 9 to 431 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- 174 miPortland → Seattle
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $783+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 32,341 people moved from Oregon to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,186), and about 20,388 went the other way. Between Portland and Seattle it is 174 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $783 – $1,044 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 32,341 people a year (±4,186), against about 20,388 (±3,359) from Washington to Oregon, so Washington gains about 11,953 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 2nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Clark County | 5,403 ±773 |
| Washington County | Clark County | 1,607 ±450 |
| Multnomah County | King County | 1,552 ±436 |
| Clackamas County | Clark County | 1,325 ±340 |
| Washington County | King County | 1,114 ±405 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Portland to Seattle, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Oregon and Washington.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Washington
At 174 miles, full-service movers should land around $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home and $900 – $1,201 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $564 – $752; a freight trailer is $376 – $501.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $587 – $783 | $423 – $564 | $282 – $376 |
| 1 bedroom | $705 – $940 | $507 – $677 | $338 – $451 |
| 2 bedrooms | $783 – $1,044 | $564 – $752 | $376 – $501 |
| 3 bedrooms | $900 – $1,201 | $648 – $864 | $432 – $576 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,018 – $1,357 | $733 – $977 | $489 – $651 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,175 – $1,566 | $846 – $1,128 | $564 – $752 |
Transport only, for 174 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Oregon to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Vancouver | ~9 mi | Same day | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Salem to Vancouver | ~59 mi | Same day | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Portland to Olympia | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Eugene to Vancouver | ~130 mi | 1–3 days | $585 – $780 | $673 – $897 |
| Portland to Tacoma | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Salem to Olympia | ~169 mi | 1–3 days | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Portland to Seattle | 174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Salem to Tacoma | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
| Salem to Seattle | ~218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Eugene to Olympia | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Eugene to Tacoma | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Eugene to Seattle | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Portland to Spokane | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Salem to Spokane | ~381 mi | 1–3 days | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,972 – $2,629 |
| Eugene to Spokane | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon directory ranks them. At the Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington to Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Seattle, the distance is 174 miles. From our model that is $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home and $900 – $1,201 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $564 – $752 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $376 – $501. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Oregon and Washington, distances run from 9 to 431 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Washington take?
Portland to Seattle is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Washington?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $376 – $501 for a two-bedroom home over 174 miles against $783 – $1,044 with full-service movers. A container, about $564 – $752, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 32,341 people (±4,186) moved from Oregon to Washington that year, against about 20,388 (±3,359) from Washington to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.