Moving from Washington to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Saint Louis it is about 2,006 miles and 5 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,497 to 2,030 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.
- ~2,006 miSeattle → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,027+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,244 people moved from Washington to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±827), and about 1,494 went the other way. Between Seattle and Saint Louis it is about 2,006 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,027 – $12,036 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,244 people a year (±827), against about 1,494 (±684) from Missouri to Washington, so Missouri gains about 750 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 20th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| King County | St. Louis County | 206 ±121 |
| King County | Clay County | 200 ±193 |
| Pierce County | Pulaski County | 169 ±229* |
| King County | Greene County | 120 ±135* |
| Clark County | Pulaski County | 103 ±121* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Washington to Missouri
At about 2,006 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,027 – $12,036 for a two-bedroom home and $10,381 – $13,841 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,499 – $8,666; a freight trailer is $4,333 – $5,777.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,770 – $9,027 | $4,875 – $6,499 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,124 – $10,832 | $5,849 – $7,799 | $3,900 – $5,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,027 – $12,036 | $6,499 – $8,666 | $4,333 – $5,777 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,381 – $13,841 | $7,474 – $9,966 | $4,983 – $6,644 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,735 – $15,647 | $8,449 – $11,266 | $5,633 – $7,510 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,541 – $18,054 | $9,749 – $12,999 | $6,499 – $8,666 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,006 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 Missouri
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 Kansas City | ~1,497 mi | 7–14 days | $6,737 – $8,982 | $7,747 – $10,329 |
| Spokane to Columbia | ~1,620 mi | 7–14 days | $7,290 – $9,720 | $8,383 – $11,178 |
| Spokane to Springfield | ~1,653 mi | 7–14 days | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
| Vancouver to Kansas City | ~1,743 mi | 7–14 days | $7,844 – $10,458 | $9,020 – $12,027 |
| Spokane to Saint Louis | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Seattle to Kansas City | ~1,752 mi | 7–14 days | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Tacoma to Kansas City | ~1,752 mi | 7–14 days | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Olympia to Kansas City | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Vancouver to Columbia | ~1,874 mi | 7–14 days | $8,433 – $11,244 | $9,698 – $12,931 |
| Seattle to Columbia | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Tacoma to Columbia | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Vancouver to Springfield | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Olympia to Columbia | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Tacoma to Springfield | ~1,903 mi | 7–14 days | $8,564 – $11,418 | $9,848 – $13,131 |
| Seattle to Springfield | ~1,905 mi | 7–14 days | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| Olympia to Springfield | ~1,923 mi | 7–14 days | $8,654 – $11,538 | $9,952 – $13,269 |
| Seattle to Saint Louis | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Vancouver to Saint Louis | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Tacoma to Saint Louis | ~2,008 mi | 7–14 days | $9,036 – $12,048 | $10,391 – $13,855 |
| Olympia to Saint Louis | ~2,030 mi | 7–14 days | $9,135 – $12,180 | $10,505 – $14,007 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Saint Louis, the distance is about 2,006 miles. From our model that is $9,027 – $12,036 for a two-bedroom home and $10,381 – $13,841 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,499 – $8,666 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,333 – $5,777. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Washington and Missouri, distances run from 1,497 to 2,030 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Missouri take?
Seattle to Saint Louis is 5 days on the road (about 36 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Washington into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,333 – $5,777 for a two-bedroom home over 2,006 miles against $9,027 – $12,036 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,499 – $8,666, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,244 people (±827) moved from Washington to Missouri that year, against about 1,494 (±684) from Missouri to Washington. That makes Washington the 20th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.