Moving from Virginia to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Seattle it is about 2,851 miles and 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving); the 25 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,439 to 2,882 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.
- ~2,851 miVirginia Beach → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,830+2-bedroom, movers
- 25City routes priced
In short
About 4,604 people moved from Virginia to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,918), and about 3,386 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Seattle it is about 2,851 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,830 – $17,106 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,604 people a year (±1,918), against about 3,386 (±1,212) from Washington to Virginia, so Washington gains about 1,218 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City | Kitsap County | 481 ±305 |
| Fairfax County | King County | 338 ±165 |
| Prince George County | Pierce County | 252 ±147 |
| Norfolk City | Kitsap County | 220 ±180 |
| Virginia Beach City | Island County | 215 ±159 |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Washington.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Washington
At about 2,851 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,830 – $17,106 for a two-bedroom home and $14,754 – $19,672 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,237 – $12,316; a freight trailer is $6,158 – $8,211.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,622 – $12,830 | $6,928 – $9,237 | $4,619 – $6,158 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,547 – $15,395 | $8,314 – $11,085 | $5,542 – $7,390 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,830 – $17,106 | $9,237 – $12,316 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,754 – $19,672 | $10,623 – $14,164 | $7,082 – $9,443 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,678 – $22,238 | $12,008 – $16,011 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,244 – $25,659 | $13,856 – $18,474 | $9,237 – $12,316 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,851 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 Virginia to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Spokane | ~2,439 mi | 7–14 days | $10,976 – $14,634 | $12,622 – $16,829 |
| Richmond to Spokane | ~2,476 mi | 7–14 days | $11,142 – $14,856 | $12,813 – $17,084 |
| Norfolk to Spokane | ~2,568 mi | 7–14 days | $11,556 – $15,408 | $13,289 – $17,719 |
| Chesapeake to Spokane | ~2,575 mi | 7–14 days | $11,588 – $15,450 | $13,326 – $17,767 |
| Virginia Beach to Spokane | ~2,585 mi | 7–14 days | $11,633 – $15,510 | $13,377 – $17,836 |
| Arlington to Seattle | ~2,705 mi | 7–14 days | $12,173 – $16,230 | $13,998 – $18,664 |
| Arlington to Tacoma | ~2,712 mi | 7–14 days | $12,204 – $16,272 | $14,035 – $18,713 |
| Arlington to Vancouver | ~2,734 mi | 7–14 days | $12,303 – $16,404 | $14,148 – $18,865 |
| Arlington to Olympia | ~2,738 mi | 7–14 days | $12,321 – $16,428 | $14,169 – $18,892 |
| Richmond to Seattle | ~2,742 mi | 7–14 days | $12,339 – $16,452 | $14,190 – $18,920 |
| Richmond to Tacoma | ~2,748 mi | 7–14 days | $12,366 – $16,488 | $14,221 – $18,961 |
| Richmond to Vancouver | ~2,764 mi | 7–14 days | $12,438 – $16,584 | $14,304 – $19,072 |
| Richmond to Olympia | ~2,773 mi | 7–14 days | $12,479 – $16,638 | $14,350 – $19,134 |
| Norfolk to Seattle | ~2,834 mi | 7–14 days | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Norfolk to Tacoma | ~2,839 mi | 7–14 days | $12,776 – $17,034 | $14,692 – $19,589 |
| Chesapeake to Seattle | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Chesapeake to Tacoma | ~2,846 mi | 7–14 days | $12,807 – $17,076 | $14,728 – $19,637 |
| Virginia Beach to Seattle | ~2,851 mi | 7–14 days | $12,830 – $17,106 | $14,754 – $19,672 |
| Norfolk to Vancouver | ~2,855 mi | 7–14 days | $12,848 – $17,130 | $14,775 – $19,699 |
| Virginia Beach to Tacoma | ~2,857 mi | 7–14 days | $12,857 – $17,142 | $14,785 – $19,713 |
| Chesapeake to Vancouver | ~2,861 mi | 7–14 days | $12,875 – $17,166 | $14,806 – $19,741 |
| Norfolk to Olympia | ~2,865 mi | 7–14 days | $12,893 – $17,190 | $14,826 – $19,768 |
| Chesapeake to Olympia | ~2,871 mi | 7–14 days | $12,920 – $17,226 | $14,857 – $19,810 |
| Virginia Beach to Vancouver | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Virginia Beach to Olympia | ~2,882 mi | 7–14 days | $12,969 – $17,292 | $14,914 – $19,886 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Seattle, the distance is about 2,851 miles. From our model that is $12,830 – $17,106 for a two-bedroom home and $14,754 – $19,672 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,237 – $12,316 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,158 – $8,211. Across the 25 city pairs we price between Virginia and Washington, distances run from 2,439 to 2,882 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Washington take?
Virginia Beach to Seattle is 6 days on the road (about 52 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 Virginia to Washington?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,158 – $8,211 for a two-bedroom home over 2,851 miles against $12,830 – $17,106 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,237 – $12,316, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,604 people (±1,918) moved from Virginia to Washington that year, against about 3,386 (±1,212) from Washington to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 12th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.