Moving from Washington to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Jackson it is about 2,312 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,070 to 2,485 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.
- ~2,312 miSeattle → Jackson
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,404+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 788 people moved from Washington to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±701), and about 294 went the other way. Between Seattle and Jackson it is about 2,312 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,404 – $13,872 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 788 people a year (±701), against about 294 (±303) from Mississippi to Washington, so Mississippi gains about 494 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 17th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County | Lauderdale County | 165 ±216* |
| Pierce County | Harrison County | 151 ±164* |
| Skagit County | Harrison County | 50 ±80* |
| King County | Harrison County | 50 ±77* |
| Kittitas County | Lee County | 19 ±31* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Washington to Mississippi
At about 2,312 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,404 – $13,872 for a two-bedroom home and $11,965 – $15,953 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,491 – $9,988; a freight trailer is $4,994 – $6,659.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,803 – $10,404 | $5,618 – $7,491 | $3,745 – $4,994 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,364 – $12,485 | $6,742 – $8,989 | $4,495 – $5,993 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,404 – $13,872 | $7,491 – $9,988 | $4,994 – $6,659 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,965 – $15,953 | $8,615 – $11,486 | $5,743 – $7,657 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,525 – $18,034 | $9,738 – $12,984 | $6,492 – $8,656 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,606 – $20,808 | $11,236 – $14,982 | $7,491 – $9,988 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,312 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 Mississippi
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 Jackson | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
| Spokane to Gulfport | ~2,233 mi | 7–14 days | $10,049 – $13,398 | $11,556 – $15,408 |
| Vancouver to Jackson | ~2,279 mi | 7–14 days | $10,256 – $13,674 | $11,794 – $15,725 |
| Tacoma to Jackson | ~2,308 mi | 7–14 days | $10,386 – $13,848 | $11,944 – $15,925 |
| Seattle to Jackson | ~2,312 mi | 7–14 days | $10,404 – $13,872 | $11,965 – $15,953 |
| Olympia to Jackson | ~2,326 mi | 7–14 days | $10,467 – $13,956 | $12,037 – $16,049 |
| Vancouver to Gulfport | ~2,435 mi | 7–14 days | $10,958 – $14,610 | $12,601 – $16,802 |
| Tacoma to Gulfport | ~2,467 mi | 7–14 days | $11,102 – $14,802 | $12,767 – $17,022 |
| Seattle to Gulfport | ~2,473 mi | 7–14 days | $11,129 – $14,838 | $12,798 – $17,064 |
| Olympia to Gulfport | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Jackson, the distance is about 2,312 miles. From our model that is $10,404 – $13,872 for a two-bedroom home and $11,965 – $15,953 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,491 – $9,988 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,994 – $6,659. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Washington and Mississippi, distances run from 2,070 to 2,485 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Mississippi take?
Seattle to Jackson is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Washington into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,994 – $6,659 for a two-bedroom home over 2,312 miles against $10,404 – $13,872 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,491 – $9,988, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 788 people (±701) moved from Washington to Mississippi that year, against about 294 (±303) from Mississippi to Washington. That makes Washington the 17th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.