Moving from Washington to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Providence it is about 2,899 miles and 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,635 to 2,950 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.
- ~2,899 miSeattle → Providence
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,046+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 876 people moved from Washington to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±668), and about 0 went the other way. Between Seattle and Providence it is about 2,899 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,046 – $17,394 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 876 people a year (±668), against about 0 (±218) from Rhode Island to Washington, so Rhode Island gains about 876 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 11th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Newport County | 230 ±300* |
| Kitsap County | Bristol County | 50 ±78* |
| King County | Providence County | 45 ±29 |
| King County | Newport County | 29 ±33* |
| Kitsap County | Newport County | 26 ±36* |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Washington to Rhode Island
At about 2,899 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,046 – $17,394 for a two-bedroom home and $15,002 – $20,003 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,393 – $12,524; a freight trailer is $6,262 – $8,349.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,784 – $13,046 | $7,045 – $9,393 | $4,696 – $6,262 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,741 – $15,655 | $8,453 – $11,271 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,046 – $17,394 | $9,393 – $12,524 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,002 – $20,003 | $10,802 – $14,402 | $7,201 – $9,601 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,959 – $22,612 | $12,211 – $16,281 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,568 – $26,091 | $14,089 – $18,786 | $9,393 – $12,524 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,899 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 Rhode Island
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 Providence | ~2,635 mi | 7–14 days | $11,858 – $15,810 | $13,636 – $18,181 |
| Spokane to Warwick | ~2,637 mi | 7–14 days | $11,867 – $15,822 | $13,646 – $18,195 |
| Seattle to Providence | ~2,899 mi | 7–14 days | $13,046 – $17,394 | $15,002 – $20,003 |
| Seattle to Warwick | ~2,901 mi | 7–14 days | $13,055 – $17,406 | $15,013 – $20,017 |
| Tacoma to Providence | ~2,910 mi | 7–14 days | $13,095 – $17,460 | $15,059 – $20,079 |
| Tacoma to Warwick | ~2,912 mi | 7–14 days | $13,104 – $17,472 | $15,070 – $20,093 |
| Olympia to Providence | ~2,937 mi | 7–14 days | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Olympia to Warwick | ~2,939 mi | 7–14 days | $13,226 – $17,634 | $15,209 – $20,279 |
| Vancouver to Providence | ~2,949 mi | 7–14 days | $13,271 – $17,694 | $15,261 – $20,348 |
| Vancouver to Warwick | ~2,950 mi | 7–14 days | $13,275 – $17,700 | $15,266 – $20,355 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Providence, the distance is about 2,899 miles. From our model that is $13,046 – $17,394 for a two-bedroom home and $15,002 – $20,003 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,393 – $12,524 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,262 – $8,349. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Washington and Rhode Island, distances run from 2,635 to 2,950 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Rhode Island take?
Seattle to Providence is 6 days on the road (about 53 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Washington into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,262 – $8,349 for a two-bedroom home over 2,899 miles against $13,046 – $17,394 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,393 – $12,524, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 876 people (±668) moved from Washington to Rhode Island that year, against about 0 (±218) from Rhode Island to Washington. That makes Washington the 11th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.