Moving from Washington to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Philadelphia it is about 2,767 miles and 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving); the 25 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,155 to 2,804 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.
- ~2,767 miSeattle → Philadelphia
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,452+2-bedroom, movers
- 25City routes priced
In short
About 2,804 people moved from Washington to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,178), and about 2,716 went the other way. Between Seattle and Philadelphia it is about 2,767 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,452 – $16,602 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,804 people a year (±1,178), against about 2,716 (±1,420) from Pennsylvania to Washington, so Pennsylvania gains about 88 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 19th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Allegheny County | 273 ±133 |
| Pierce County | Northampton County | 271 ±394* |
| Pierce County | Philadelphia County | 260 ±161 |
| King County | Chester County | 206 ±296* |
| King County | Philadelphia County | 206 ±113 |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Washington to Pennsylvania
At about 2,767 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,452 – $16,602 for a two-bedroom home and $14,319 – $19,092 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,965 – $11,953; a freight trailer is $5,977 – $7,969.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,339 – $12,452 | $6,724 – $8,965 | $4,483 – $5,977 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,206 – $14,942 | $8,069 – $10,758 | $5,379 – $7,172 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,452 – $16,602 | $8,965 – $11,953 | $5,977 – $7,969 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,319 – $19,092 | $10,310 – $13,746 | $6,873 – $9,164 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,187 – $21,583 | $11,655 – $15,539 | $7,770 – $10,360 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,677 – $24,903 | $13,448 – $17,930 | $8,965 – $11,953 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,767 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 Pennsylvania
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 Erie | ~2,155 mi | 7–14 days | $9,698 – $12,930 | $11,152 – $14,870 |
| Spokane to Pittsburgh | ~2,220 mi | 7–14 days | $9,990 – $13,320 | $11,489 – $15,318 |
| Spokane to Harrisburg | ~2,395 mi | 7–14 days | $10,778 – $14,370 | $12,394 – $16,526 |
| Seattle to Erie | ~2,421 mi | 7–14 days | $10,895 – $14,526 | $12,529 – $16,705 |
| Tacoma to Erie | ~2,430 mi | 7–14 days | $10,935 – $14,580 | $12,575 – $16,767 |
| Olympia to Erie | ~2,457 mi | 7–14 days | $11,057 – $14,742 | $12,715 – $16,953 |
| Spokane to Allentown | ~2,460 mi | 7–14 days | $11,070 – $14,760 | $12,731 – $16,974 |
| Vancouver to Erie | ~2,460 mi | 7–14 days | $11,070 – $14,760 | $12,731 – $16,974 |
| Tacoma to Pittsburgh | ~2,494 mi | 7–14 days | $11,223 – $14,964 | $12,906 – $17,209 |
| Spokane to Philadelphia | ~2,501 mi | 7–14 days | $11,255 – $15,006 | $12,943 – $17,257 |
| Vancouver to Pittsburgh | ~2,517 mi | 7–14 days | $11,327 – $15,102 | $13,025 – $17,367 |
| Olympia to Pittsburgh | ~2,519 mi | 7–14 days | $11,336 – $15,114 | $13,036 – $17,381 |
| Seattle to Pittsburgh | 2,526 mi | 7–14 days | $11,367 – $15,156 | $13,072 – $17,429 |
| Seattle to Harrisburg | ~2,662 mi | 7–14 days | $11,979 – $15,972 | $13,776 – $18,368 |
| Tacoma to Harrisburg | ~2,670 mi | 7–14 days | $12,015 – $16,020 | $13,817 – $18,423 |
| Olympia to Harrisburg | ~2,696 mi | 7–14 days | $12,132 – $16,176 | $13,952 – $18,602 |
| Vancouver to Harrisburg | ~2,697 mi | 7–14 days | $12,137 – $16,182 | $13,957 – $18,609 |
| Seattle to Allentown | ~2,726 mi | 7–14 days | $12,267 – $16,356 | $14,107 – $18,809 |
| Tacoma to Allentown | ~2,735 mi | 7–14 days | $12,308 – $16,410 | $14,154 – $18,871 |
| Olympia to Allentown | ~2,761 mi | 7–14 days | $12,425 – $16,566 | $14,288 – $19,051 |
| Vancouver to Allentown | ~2,765 mi | 7–14 days | $12,443 – $16,590 | $14,309 – $19,078 |
| Seattle to Philadelphia | ~2,767 mi | 7–14 days | $12,452 – $16,602 | $14,319 – $19,092 |
| Tacoma to Philadelphia | ~2,776 mi | 7–14 days | $12,492 – $16,656 | $14,366 – $19,154 |
| Olympia to Philadelphia | ~2,802 mi | 7–14 days | $12,609 – $16,812 | $14,500 – $19,334 |
| Vancouver to Philadelphia | ~2,804 mi | 7–14 days | $12,618 – $16,824 | $14,511 – $19,348 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Philadelphia, the distance is about 2,767 miles. From our model that is $12,452 – $16,602 for a two-bedroom home and $14,319 – $19,092 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,965 – $11,953 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,977 – $7,969. Across the 25 city pairs we price between Washington and Pennsylvania, distances run from 2,155 to 2,804 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Pennsylvania take?
Seattle to Philadelphia is 6 days on the road (about 50 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Washington into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,977 – $7,969 for a two-bedroom home over 2,767 miles against $12,452 – $16,602 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,965 – $11,953, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,804 people (±1,178) moved from Washington to Pennsylvania that year, against about 2,716 (±1,420) from Pennsylvania to Washington. That makes Washington the 19th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.