Moving from Washington to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Birmingham it is about 2,424 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,120 to 2,525 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.
- ~2,424 miSeattle → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,908+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,154 people moved from Washington to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,499), and about 1,358 went the other way. Between Seattle and Birmingham it is about 2,424 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,908 – $14,544 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,154 people a year (±1,499), against about 1,358 (±814) from Alabama to Washington, so Alabama gains about 796 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 16th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Russell County | 254 ±138 |
| King County | Madison County | 99 ±80 |
| Thurston County | Coffee County | 86 ±122* |
| Pierce County | Mobile County | 77 ±121* |
| Clark County | Lee County | 60 ±93* |
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.
Seattle to Birmingham, 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 Washington and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Washington to Alabama
At about 2,424 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,908 – $14,544 for a two-bedroom home and $12,544 – $16,726 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,854 – $10,472; a freight trailer is $5,236 – $6,981.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,181 – $10,908 | $5,890 – $7,854 | $3,927 – $5,236 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,817 – $13,090 | $7,068 – $9,425 | $4,712 – $6,283 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,908 – $14,544 | $7,854 – $10,472 | $5,236 – $6,981 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,544 – $16,726 | $9,032 – $12,042 | $6,021 – $8,028 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,180 – $18,907 | $10,210 – $13,613 | $6,807 – $9,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,362 – $21,816 | $11,781 – $15,708 | $7,854 – $10,472 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,424 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 Washington to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Huntsville | ~2,120 mi | 7–14 days | $9,540 – $12,720 | $10,971 – $14,628 |
| Spokane to Birmingham | ~2,171 mi | 7–14 days | $9,770 – $13,026 | $11,235 – $14,980 |
| Spokane to Montgomery | ~2,257 mi | 7–14 days | $10,157 – $13,542 | $11,680 – $15,573 |
| Spokane to Mobile | ~2,265 mi | 7–14 days | $10,193 – $13,590 | $11,721 – $15,629 |
| Vancouver to Huntsville | ~2,364 mi | 7–14 days | $10,638 – $14,184 | $12,234 – $16,312 |
| Seattle to Huntsville | ~2,375 mi | 7–14 days | $10,688 – $14,250 | $12,291 – $16,388 |
| Tacoma to Huntsville | ~2,375 mi | 7–14 days | $10,688 – $14,250 | $12,291 – $16,388 |
| Olympia to Huntsville | ~2,396 mi | 7–14 days | $10,782 – $14,376 | $12,399 – $16,532 |
| Vancouver to Birmingham | ~2,406 mi | 7–14 days | $10,827 – $14,436 | $12,451 – $16,601 |
| Tacoma to Birmingham | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| Seattle to Birmingham | ~2,424 mi | 7–14 days | $10,908 – $14,544 | $12,544 – $16,726 |
| Olympia to Birmingham | ~2,442 mi | 7–14 days | $10,989 – $14,652 | $12,637 – $16,850 |
| Vancouver to Mobile | ~2,475 mi | 7–14 days | $11,138 – $14,850 | $12,808 – $17,078 |
| Vancouver to Montgomery | ~2,487 mi | 7–14 days | $11,192 – $14,922 | $12,870 – $17,160 |
| Tacoma to Mobile | ~2,504 mi | 7–14 days | $11,268 – $15,024 | $12,958 – $17,278 |
| Tacoma to Montgomery | ~2,506 mi | 7–14 days | $11,277 – $15,036 | $12,969 – $17,291 |
| Seattle to Mobile | ~2,508 mi | 7–14 days | $11,286 – $15,048 | $12,979 – $17,305 |
| Seattle to Montgomery | ~2,508 mi | 7–14 days | $11,286 – $15,048 | $12,979 – $17,305 |
| Olympia to Mobile | ~2,522 mi | 7–14 days | $11,349 – $15,132 | $13,051 – $17,402 |
| Olympia to Montgomery | ~2,525 mi | 7–14 days | $11,363 – $15,150 | $13,067 – $17,423 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Birmingham, the distance is about 2,424 miles. From our model that is $10,908 – $14,544 for a two-bedroom home and $12,544 – $16,726 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,854 – $10,472 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,236 – $6,981. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Washington and Alabama, distances run from 2,120 to 2,525 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Alabama take?
Seattle to Birmingham is 5 days on the road (about 44 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 Washington to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Washington into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,236 – $6,981 for a two-bedroom home over 2,424 miles against $10,908 – $14,544 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,854 – $10,472, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,154 people (±1,499) moved from Washington to Alabama that year, against about 1,358 (±814) from Alabama to Washington. That makes Washington the 16th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.