Moving from Washington to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Indianapolis it is about 2,178 miles and 5 days on the road (about 40 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,913 to 2,215 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.
- ~2,178 miSeattle → Indianapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,801+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 2,430 people moved from Washington to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,082), and about 1,883 went the other way. Between Seattle and Indianapolis it is about 2,178 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,801 – $13,068 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,430 people a year (±1,082), against about 1,883 (±1,030) from Indiana to Washington, so Indiana gains about 547 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 16th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane County | Marion County | 151 ±133 |
| Benton County | Grant County | 116 ±172* |
| Pierce County | St. Joseph County | 102 ±91 |
| Pierce County | Steuben County | 95 ±122* |
| Skagit County | Hamilton County | 88 ±140* |
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 Indianapolis, 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 Indiana.
Cost of moving from Washington to Indiana
At about 2,178 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,801 – $13,068 for a two-bedroom home and $11,271 – $15,028 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,057 – $9,409; a freight trailer is $4,704 – $6,273.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,351 – $9,801 | $5,293 – $7,057 | $3,528 – $4,704 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,821 – $11,761 | $6,351 – $8,468 | $4,234 – $5,645 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,801 – $13,068 | $7,057 – $9,409 | $4,704 – $6,273 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,271 – $15,028 | $8,115 – $10,820 | $5,410 – $7,214 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,741 – $16,988 | $9,174 – $12,232 | $6,116 – $8,154 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,702 – $19,602 | $10,585 – $14,113 | $7,057 – $9,409 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,178 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 Indiana
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 Indianapolis | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Spokane to Evansville | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Spokane to Fort Wayne | ~1,918 mi | 7–14 days | $8,631 – $11,508 | $9,926 – $13,234 |
| Seattle to Evansville | ~2,175 mi | 7–14 days | $9,788 – $13,050 | $11,256 – $15,008 |
| Tacoma to Evansville | ~2,177 mi | 7–14 days | $9,797 – $13,062 | $11,266 – $15,021 |
| Vancouver to Evansville | ~2,177 mi | 7–14 days | $9,797 – $13,062 | $11,266 – $15,021 |
| Seattle to Indianapolis | ~2,178 mi | 7–14 days | $9,801 – $13,068 | $11,271 – $15,028 |
| Tacoma to Indianapolis | ~2,182 mi | 7–14 days | $9,819 – $13,092 | $11,292 – $15,056 |
| Seattle to Fort Wayne | ~2,184 mi | 7–14 days | $9,828 – $13,104 | $11,302 – $15,070 |
| Tacoma to Fort Wayne | ~2,190 mi | 7–14 days | $9,855 – $13,140 | $11,333 – $15,111 |
| Vancouver to Indianapolis | ~2,193 mi | 7–14 days | $9,869 – $13,158 | $11,349 – $15,132 |
| Olympia to Evansville | ~2,200 mi | 7–14 days | $9,900 – $13,200 | $11,385 – $15,180 |
| Olympia to Indianapolis | ~2,206 mi | 7–14 days | $9,927 – $13,236 | $11,416 – $15,221 |
| Vancouver to Fort Wayne | ~2,208 mi | 7–14 days | $9,936 – $13,248 | $11,426 – $15,235 |
| Olympia to Fort Wayne | ~2,215 mi | 7–14 days | $9,968 – $13,290 | $11,463 – $15,284 |
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 Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana 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 Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Indianapolis, the distance is about 2,178 miles. From our model that is $9,801 – $13,068 for a two-bedroom home and $11,271 – $15,028 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,057 – $9,409 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,704 – $6,273. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Washington and Indiana, distances run from 1,913 to 2,215 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Indiana take?
Seattle to Indianapolis is 5 days on the road (about 40 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 Indiana?
Yes. A move from Washington into Indiana 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 Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,704 – $6,273 for a two-bedroom home over 2,178 miles against $9,801 – $13,068 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,057 – $9,409, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,430 people (±1,082) moved from Washington to Indiana that year, against about 1,883 (±1,030) from Indiana to Washington. That makes Washington the 16th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.