Moving from Washington to 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 (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.
- 2,679 miSeattle → Atlanta
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,056+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 3,488 people moved from Washington to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,075), and about 5,613 went the other way. Between Seattle and Atlanta it is 2,679 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,056 – $16,074 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,488 people a year (±1,075), against about 5,613 (±2,048) from Georgia to Washington, so Georgia loses about 2,125 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 20th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane County | Chatham County | 458 ±659* |
| Pierce County | Muscogee County | 301 ±177 |
| Whatcom County | Richmond County | 283 ±331* |
| Island County | Columbia County | 253 ±312* |
| King County | Gwinnett County | 240 ±263* |
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 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. 7 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.
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 Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia 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 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. A move from Washington into Georgia 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 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, about $8,680 – $11,573, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,488 people (±1,075) moved from Washington to Georgia that year, against about 5,613 (±2,048) from Georgia to Washington. That makes Washington the 20th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.