Moving from Washington to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Portland it is 174 miles and about 3 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 9 to 431 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.
- 174 miSeattle → Portland
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $783+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 20,388 people moved from Washington to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,359), and about 32,341 went the other way. Between Seattle and Portland it is 174 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $783 – $1,044 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 20,388 people a year (±3,359), against about 32,341 (±4,186) from Oregon to Washington, so Oregon loses about 11,953 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 2nd-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | Multnomah County | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County | Multnomah County | 1,703 ±303 |
| Clark County | Washington County | 903 ±336 |
| Clark County | Clackamas County | 573 ±189 |
| King County | Washington County | 553 ±231 |
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.
Seattle to Portland, 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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Washington to Oregon
At 174 miles, full-service movers should land around $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home and $900 – $1,201 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $564 – $752; a freight trailer is $376 – $501.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $587 – $783 | $423 – $564 | $282 – $376 |
| 1 bedroom | $705 – $940 | $507 – $677 | $338 – $451 |
| 2 bedrooms | $783 – $1,044 | $564 – $752 | $376 – $501 |
| 3 bedrooms | $900 – $1,201 | $648 – $864 | $432 – $576 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,018 – $1,357 | $733 – $977 | $489 – $651 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,175 – $1,566 | $846 – $1,128 | $564 – $752 |
Transport only, for 174 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 Oregon
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver to Portland | ~9 mi | Same day | $535 – $873 | $903 – $1,614 |
| Vancouver to Salem | ~59 mi | Same day | $535 – $873 | $903 – $1,614 |
| Olympia to Portland | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Vancouver to Eugene | ~130 mi | 1–3 days | $585 – $780 | $673 – $897 |
| Tacoma to Portland | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Olympia to Salem | ~169 mi | 1–3 days | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Seattle to Portland | 174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Tacoma to Salem | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
| Seattle to Salem | ~218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Olympia to Eugene | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Tacoma to Eugene | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Seattle to Eugene | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Spokane to Portland | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Spokane to Salem | ~381 mi | 1–3 days | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,972 – $2,629 |
| Spokane to Eugene | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Portland, the distance is 174 miles. From our model that is $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home and $900 – $1,201 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $564 – $752 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $376 – $501. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Washington and Oregon, distances run from 9 to 431 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Oregon take?
Seattle to Portland is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Washington to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Washington into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $376 – $501 for a two-bedroom home over 174 miles against $783 – $1,044 with full-service movers. A container, about $564 – $752, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 20,388 people (±3,359) moved from Washington to Oregon that year, against about 32,341 (±4,186) from Oregon to Washington. That makes Washington the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.