Moving from Washington to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Wichita it is about 1,672 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,428 to 1,772 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.
- ~1,672 miSeattle → Wichita
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,524+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 1,979 people moved from Washington to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,052), and about 1,569 went the other way. Between Seattle and Wichita it is about 1,672 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,524 – $10,032 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,979 people a year (±1,052), against about 1,569 (±1,131) from Kansas to Washington, so Kansas gains about 410 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 10th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Leavenworth County | 307 ±277 |
| Thurston County | Leavenworth County | 126 ±123 |
| Pierce County | Sedgwick County | 94 ±118* |
| Clallam County | Saline County | 89 ±130* |
| Clark County | Johnson County | 82 ±95* |
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 Wichita, 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 Kansas.
Cost of moving from Washington to Kansas
At about 1,672 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,524 – $10,032 for a two-bedroom home and $8,653 – $11,537 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,417 – $7,223; a freight trailer is $3,612 – $4,815.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,643 – $7,524 | $4,063 – $5,417 | $2,709 – $3,612 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,772 – $9,029 | $4,876 – $6,501 | $3,250 – $4,334 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,524 – $10,032 | $5,417 – $7,223 | $3,612 – $4,815 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,653 – $11,537 | $6,230 – $8,306 | $4,153 – $5,538 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,781 – $13,042 | $7,042 – $9,390 | $4,695 – $6,260 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,286 – $15,048 | $8,126 – $10,835 | $5,417 – $7,223 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,672 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 Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Wichita | ~1,428 mi | 7–14 days | $6,426 – $8,568 | $7,390 – $9,853 |
| Spokane to Kansas City | ~1,494 mi | 7–14 days | $6,723 – $8,964 | $7,731 – $10,309 |
| Spokane to Overland Park | ~1,497 mi | 7–14 days | $6,737 – $8,982 | $7,747 – $10,329 |
| Vancouver to Wichita | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Tacoma to Wichita | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Seattle to Wichita | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Olympia to Wichita | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Vancouver to Kansas City | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Vancouver to Overland Park | ~1,741 mi | 7–14 days | $7,835 – $10,446 | $9,010 – $12,013 |
| Seattle to Kansas City | ~1,749 mi | 7–14 days | $7,871 – $10,494 | $9,051 – $12,068 |
| Tacoma to Kansas City | ~1,749 mi | 7–14 days | $7,871 – $10,494 | $9,051 – $12,068 |
| Tacoma to Overland Park | ~1,751 mi | 7–14 days | $7,880 – $10,506 | $9,061 – $12,082 |
| Seattle to Overland Park | ~1,752 mi | 7–14 days | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Olympia to Kansas City | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Olympia to Overland Park | ~1,772 mi | 7–14 days | $7,974 – $10,632 | $9,170 – $12,227 |
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 Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas 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 Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Wichita, the distance is about 1,672 miles. From our model that is $7,524 – $10,032 for a two-bedroom home and $8,653 – $11,537 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,417 – $7,223 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,612 – $4,815. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Washington and Kansas, distances run from 1,428 to 1,772 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Kansas take?
Seattle to Wichita is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 Kansas?
Yes. A move from Washington into Kansas 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 Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,612 – $4,815 for a two-bedroom home over 1,672 miles against $7,524 – $10,032 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,417 – $7,223, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,979 people (±1,052) moved from Washington to Kansas that year, against about 1,569 (±1,131) from Kansas to Washington. That makes Washington the 10th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.