Moving from Washington to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Hartford it is about 2,833 miles and 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,548 to 2,883 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.
- ~2,833 miSeattle → Hartford
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,749+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 697 people moved from Washington to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±421), and about 1,369 went the other way. Between Seattle and Hartford it is about 2,833 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,749 – $16,998 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 697 people a year (±421), against about 1,369 (±916) from Connecticut to Washington, so Connecticut loses about 672 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 23rd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Island County | New London County | 129 ±164* |
| King County | New Haven County | 114 ±82 |
| King County | Hartford County | 64 ±63 |
| Clark County | New London County | 26 ±40* |
| King County | Fairfield County | 26 ±26* |
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 Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Washington to Connecticut
At about 2,833 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,749 – $16,998 for a two-bedroom home and $14,661 – $19,548 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,179 – $12,239; a freight trailer is $6,119 – $8,159.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,561 – $12,749 | $6,884 – $9,179 | $4,589 – $6,119 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,474 – $15,298 | $8,261 – $11,015 | $5,507 – $7,343 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,749 – $16,998 | $9,179 – $12,239 | $6,119 – $8,159 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,661 – $19,548 | $10,556 – $14,074 | $7,037 – $9,383 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,573 – $22,097 | $11,933 – $15,910 | $7,955 – $10,607 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,123 – $25,497 | $13,768 – $18,358 | $9,179 – $12,239 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,833 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 Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Stamford | ~2,548 mi | 7–14 days | $11,466 – $15,288 | $13,186 – $17,581 |
| Spokane to Bridgeport | ~2,561 mi | 7–14 days | $11,525 – $15,366 | $13,253 – $17,671 |
| Spokane to Hartford | ~2,569 mi | 7–14 days | $11,561 – $15,414 | $13,295 – $17,726 |
| Spokane to New Haven | ~2,572 mi | 7–14 days | $11,574 – $15,432 | $13,310 – $17,747 |
| Seattle to Stamford | ~2,813 mi | 7–14 days | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Tacoma to Stamford | ~2,823 mi | 7–14 days | $12,704 – $16,938 | $14,609 – $19,479 |
| Seattle to Bridgeport | ~2,826 mi | 7–14 days | $12,717 – $16,956 | $14,625 – $19,499 |
| Seattle to Hartford | ~2,833 mi | 7–14 days | $12,749 – $16,998 | $14,661 – $19,548 |
| Tacoma to Bridgeport | ~2,836 mi | 7–14 days | $12,762 – $17,016 | $14,676 – $19,568 |
| Seattle to New Haven | ~2,837 mi | 7–14 days | $12,767 – $17,022 | $14,681 – $19,575 |
| Tacoma to Hartford | ~2,844 mi | 7–14 days | $12,798 – $17,064 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| Tacoma to New Haven | ~2,847 mi | 7–14 days | $12,812 – $17,082 | $14,733 – $19,644 |
| Olympia to Stamford | ~2,850 mi | 7–14 days | $12,825 – $17,100 | $14,749 – $19,665 |
| Vancouver to Stamford | ~2,857 mi | 7–14 days | $12,857 – $17,142 | $14,785 – $19,713 |
| Olympia to Bridgeport | ~2,864 mi | 7–14 days | $12,888 – $17,184 | $14,821 – $19,762 |
| Olympia to Hartford | ~2,871 mi | 7–14 days | $12,920 – $17,226 | $14,857 – $19,810 |
| Vancouver to Bridgeport | ~2,872 mi | 7–14 days | $12,924 – $17,232 | $14,863 – $19,817 |
| Olympia to New Haven | ~2,874 mi | 7–14 days | $12,933 – $17,244 | $14,873 – $19,831 |
| Vancouver to Hartford | ~2,881 mi | 7–14 days | $12,965 – $17,286 | $14,909 – $19,879 |
| Vancouver to New Haven | ~2,883 mi | 7–14 days | $12,974 – $17,298 | $14,920 – $19,893 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Hartford, the distance is about 2,833 miles. From our model that is $12,749 – $16,998 for a two-bedroom home and $14,661 – $19,548 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,179 – $12,239 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,119 – $8,159. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Washington and Connecticut, distances run from 2,548 to 2,883 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Connecticut take?
Seattle to Hartford 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 Washington to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Washington into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,119 – $8,159 for a two-bedroom home over 2,833 miles against $12,749 – $16,998 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,179 – $12,239, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 697 people (±421) moved from Washington to Connecticut that year, against about 1,369 (±916) from Connecticut to Washington. That makes Washington the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.