Moving from Rhode Island to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Seattle it is about 2,899 miles and 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,635 to 2,950 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.
- ~2,899 miProvidence → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,046+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Rhode Island to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±218), and about 876 went the other way. Between Providence and Seattle it is about 2,899 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,046 – $17,394 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±218), against about 876 (±668) from Washington to Rhode Island, so Washington loses about 876 people a year on this exchange. Rhode Island is the 47th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Newport County | Snohomish County | 148 ±196* |
| Providence County | King County | 128 ±107 |
| Newport County | King County | 101 ±124* |
| Bristol County | King County | 50 ±85* |
| Kent County | Clark County | 48 ±62* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Washington.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Washington
At about 2,899 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,046 – $17,394 for a two-bedroom home and $15,002 – $20,003 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,393 – $12,524; a freight trailer is $6,262 – $8,349.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,784 – $13,046 | $7,045 – $9,393 | $4,696 – $6,262 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,741 – $15,655 | $8,453 – $11,271 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,046 – $17,394 | $9,393 – $12,524 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,002 – $20,003 | $10,802 – $14,402 | $7,201 – $9,601 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,959 – $22,612 | $12,211 – $16,281 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,568 – $26,091 | $14,089 – $18,786 | $9,393 – $12,524 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,899 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 Rhode Island to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence to Spokane | ~2,635 mi | 7–14 days | $11,858 – $15,810 | $13,636 – $18,181 |
| Warwick to Spokane | ~2,637 mi | 7–14 days | $11,867 – $15,822 | $13,646 – $18,195 |
| Providence to Seattle | ~2,899 mi | 7–14 days | $13,046 – $17,394 | $15,002 – $20,003 |
| Warwick to Seattle | ~2,901 mi | 7–14 days | $13,055 – $17,406 | $15,013 – $20,017 |
| Providence to Tacoma | ~2,910 mi | 7–14 days | $13,095 – $17,460 | $15,059 – $20,079 |
| Warwick to Tacoma | ~2,912 mi | 7–14 days | $13,104 – $17,472 | $15,070 – $20,093 |
| Providence to Olympia | ~2,937 mi | 7–14 days | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Warwick to Olympia | ~2,939 mi | 7–14 days | $13,226 – $17,634 | $15,209 – $20,279 |
| Providence to Vancouver | ~2,949 mi | 7–14 days | $13,271 – $17,694 | $15,261 – $20,348 |
| Warwick to Vancouver | ~2,950 mi | 7–14 days | $13,275 – $17,700 | $15,266 – $20,355 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Seattle, the distance is about 2,899 miles. From our model that is $13,046 – $17,394 for a two-bedroom home and $15,002 – $20,003 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,393 – $12,524 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,262 – $8,349. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Washington, distances run from 2,635 to 2,950 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Washington take?
Providence to Seattle is 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to Washington?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,262 – $8,349 for a two-bedroom home over 2,899 miles against $13,046 – $17,394 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,393 – $12,524, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±218) moved from Rhode Island to Washington that year, against about 876 (±668) from Washington to Rhode Island. That makes Rhode Island the 47th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.