Moving from Washingtonto Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Atlanta it is 2,679 miles and 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,283 to 2,820 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Seattle to Atlanta, 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 Georgia.
Cost of moving from Washington to Georgia
At 2,679 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,056 – $16,074 for a two-bedroom home and $13,864 – $18,485 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,680 – $11,573; a freight trailer is $5,787 – $7,716.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,042 – $12,056 | $6,510 – $8,680 | $4,340 – $5,787 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,850 – $14,467 | $7,812 – $10,416 | $5,208 – $6,944 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,056 – $16,074 | $8,680 – $11,573 | $5,787 – $7,716 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,864 – $18,485 | $9,982 – $13,309 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,672 – $20,896 | $11,284 – $15,045 | $7,523 – $10,030 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,083 – $24,111 | $13,020 – $17,360 | $8,680 – $11,573 |
Transport only, for 2,679 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 Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Atlanta | ~2,283 mi | 7–14 days | $10,274 – $13,698 | $11,815 – $15,753 |
| Spokane to Columbus | ~2,323 mi | 7–14 days | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| Spokane to Augusta | ~2,423 mi | 7–14 days | $10,904 – $14,538 | $12,539 – $16,719 |
| Vancouver to Atlanta | ~2,530 mi | 7–14 days | $11,385 – $15,180 | $13,093 – $17,457 |
| Tacoma to Atlanta | ~2,539 mi | 7–14 days | $11,426 – $15,234 | $13,139 – $17,519 |
| Spokane to Savannah | ~2,541 mi | 7–14 days | $11,435 – $15,246 | $13,150 – $17,533 |
| Vancouver to Columbus | ~2,560 mi | 7–14 days | $11,520 – $15,360 | $13,248 – $17,664 |
| Olympia to Atlanta | ~2,561 mi | 7–14 days | $11,525 – $15,366 | $13,253 – $17,671 |
| Tacoma to Columbus | ~2,575 mi | 7–14 days | $11,588 – $15,450 | $13,326 – $17,767 |
| Seattle to Columbus | ~2,576 mi | 7–14 days | $11,592 – $15,456 | $13,331 – $17,774 |
| Olympia to Columbus | ~2,595 mi | 7–14 days | $11,678 – $15,570 | $13,429 – $17,905 |
| Vancouver to Augusta | ~2,677 mi | 7–14 days | $12,047 – $16,062 | $13,853 – $18,471 |
| Seattle to Atlanta | 2,679 mi | 7–14 days | $12,056 – $16,074 | $13,864 – $18,485 |
| Seattle to Augusta | ~2,682 mi | 7–14 days | $12,069 – $16,092 | $13,879 – $18,506 |
| Tacoma to Augusta | ~2,683 mi | 7–14 days | $12,074 – $16,098 | $13,885 – $18,513 |
| Olympia to Augusta | ~2,705 mi | 7–14 days | $12,173 – $16,230 | $13,998 – $18,664 |
| Vancouver to Savannah | ~2,790 mi | 7–14 days | $12,555 – $16,740 | $14,438 – $19,251 |
| Seattle to Savannah | ~2,798 mi | 7–14 days | $12,591 – $16,788 | $14,480 – $19,306 |
| Tacoma to Savannah | ~2,798 mi | 7–14 days | $12,591 – $16,788 | $14,480 – $19,306 |
| Olympia to Savannah | ~2,820 mi | 7–14 days | $12,690 – $16,920 | $14,593 – $19,458 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 2,679 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Washington
469 household-goods carriers in Washington are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation, Fife · USDOT 340754 · 86 trucks
- Hogland Transfer Co, Everett · USDOT 8264 · 67 trucks
- Cms Relocation & Logistics, Kent · USDOT 505087 · 59 trucks
- Hansen Bros Moving & Storage, Bellevue · USDOT 8257 · 46 trucks
- Hill Moving Services Inc, Poulsbo · USDOT 534666 · 34 trucks
At the Georgia end
711 household-goods carriers are based in Georgia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Atlanta runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $12,056 – $16,074 | $15,070 – $20,093 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,864 – $18,485 | $17,330 – $23,106 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Atlanta, the distance is 2,679 miles. From our model that is $12,056 – $16,074 for a two-bedroom home and $13,864 – $18,485 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,680 – $11,573 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,787 – $7,716. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Washington and Georgia, distances run from 2,283 to 2,820 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Georgia take?
Seattle to Atlanta is 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Georgia?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Washington into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,787 – $7,716 for a two-bedroom home over 2,679 miles against $12,056 – $16,074 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $17,330 – $23,106 rather than $13,864 – $18,485.