Popular Moving Routesin Washington
677 routes out of 5 Washington cities, priced by home size from one published model: 10 that stay inside the state, 655 that leave it, and a page for Washington to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Washington cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Washington, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Washington
Every pair of Washington cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Washington, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Tacoma | ~29 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Olympia to Tacoma | ~30 mi | < 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Olympia to Seattle | ~55 mi | 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Olympia to Vancouver | ~114 mi | 2 hr | $513 – $684 | $590 – $787 |
| Tacoma to Vancouver | ~131 mi | 2 hr | $590 – $786 | $678 – $904 |
| Seattle to Vancouver | ~160 mi | 3 hr | $720 – $960 | $828 – $1,104 |
| Seattle to Spokane | ~266 mi | 5 hr | $1,197 – $1,596 | $1,377 – $1,835 |
| Spokane to Tacoma | ~275 mi | 5 hr | $1,238 – $1,650 | $1,423 – $1,898 |
| Olympia to Spokane | ~303 mi | 6 hr | $1,364 – $1,818 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
| Spokane to Vancouver | ~333 mi | 6 hr | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
Leaving Washington: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle to New York City, NY | 2,855 mi | 7–14 days | $12,848 – $17,130 | $14,775 – $19,699 |
| Seattle to Los Angeles, CA | 1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Seattle to Chicago, IL | 2,065 mi | 7–14 days | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
| Seattle to Dallas, TX | 2,095 mi | 7–14 days | $9,428 – $12,570 | $10,842 – $14,456 |
| Seattle to Houston, TX | 2,334 mi | 7–14 days | $10,503 – $14,004 | $12,078 – $16,105 |
| Seattle to Miami, FL | 3,340 mi | 7–14 days | $15,030 – $20,040 | $17,284 – $23,046 |
| Seattle to Atlanta, GA | 2,679 mi | 7–14 days | $12,056 – $16,074 | $13,864 – $18,485 |
| Seattle to Phoenix, AZ | 1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Seattle to Boston, MA | 3,027 mi | 7–14 days | $13,622 – $18,162 | $15,665 – $20,886 |
| Seattle to San Francisco, CA | 808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Seattle to Denver, CO | 1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Seattle to Portland, OR | 174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Seattle to Pittsburgh, PA | 2,526 mi | 7–14 days | $11,367 – $15,156 | $13,072 – $17,429 |
| Seattle to Colorado Springs, CO | 1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Seattle to Las Cruces, NM | 1,660 mi | 7–14 days | $7,470 – $9,960 | $8,590 – $11,454 |
Washington to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Washington's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Washington.
What moving from Washington costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Washington moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Washington lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Washington moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Washington?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Washington cities we price 10 pairs, from Seattle to Tacoma at about 29 miles ($475 – $775 for two bedrooms) to Spokane to Vancouver at about 333 miles ($1,499 – $1,998).
How much does it cost to move out of Washington?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Oregon at about 174 miles; the farthest is Florida at about 3,340. Every Washington-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Washington regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Washington is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Washington?
469 household-goods carriers based in Washington are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.