Moving from Seattle, WA to Vancouver, WA
About 160 miles inside Washington. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Washington, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Seattle, WA to Vancouver, WA covers about 160 miles and is a move within Washington. Full-service movers cost $720 – $960 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,044 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 160 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $720 – $960. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Washington
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Seattle to Vancouver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $540 – $720 | $389 – $518 | $259 – $346 |
| 1 bedroom | $648 – $864 | $467 – $622 | $311 – $415 |
| 2 bedrooms | $720 – $960 | $518 – $691 | $346 – $461 |
| 3 bedrooms | $828 – $1,104 | $596 – $795 | $397 – $530 |
| 4 bedrooms | $936 – $1,248 | $674 – $899 | $449 – $599 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,080 – $1,440 | $778 – $1,037 | $518 – $691 |
Transport only, for an estimated 160 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Seattle to Vancouver
160 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $800. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $720 to $960, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Seattle to Vancouver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,044 people a year (±298) moved from King County, WA, home to Seattle, to Clark County, WA, home to Vancouver. Going the other way: about 2,189 people a year (±642). Movers from King County make up 3.8% of the 27,550 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 21,771 ±1,735 |
| Pierce County, WA | 21,425 ±1,746 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 3,349 ±699 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 3,295 ±699 |
| Spokane County, WA | 3,045 ±593 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR | 5,403 ±773 |
| Washington County, OR | 1,607 ±450 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,325 ±340 |
| King County, WA | 1,044 ±298 |
| Cowlitz County, WA | 980 ±248 |
Licensed movers at each end
299 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Seattle. 99 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.0% of their 337 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 25 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| Hogland Transfer CoUSDOT 8264 | Everett · 24 mi | 67 trucks | 44 | 26.7% of 15 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 505087 | Kent · 15 mi | 59 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hansen Bros Moving & StorageUSDOT 8257 | Bellevue · 9 mi | 46 trucks | 10 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Graebel Moving ServicesUSDOT 2105002 | Kent · 15 mi | 39 trucks | 0 | — |
| Hill Moving Services IncUSDOT 534666 | Poulsbo · 17 mi | 34 trucks | 10 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Vancouver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Vancouver: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Washington, so Washington rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Washington licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Washington, so your protection on this 160-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Seattle to Vancouver
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 160 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Vancouver
A local move inside Vancouver later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Vancouver are Portland (about 9 mi), Salem (about 59 mi), Olympia (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Seattle
All routes from Seattle, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Tacoma, WA | ~29 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Seattle to Olympia, WA | ~55 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Seattle to Portland, OR | 174 mi | $783 – $1,044 |
| Seattle to Salem, OR | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Seattle to Spokane, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Seattle to Eugene, OR | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
| Seattle to Missoula, MT | ~460 mi | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Seattle to Boise, ID | ~471 mi | $2,120 – $2,826 |
Also moving to Vancouver: from Portland, OR, from Salem, OR, from Olympia, WA, from Eugene, OR.
Seattle to Vancouver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Vancouver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 160 miles cost about $540 – $720 for a studio, $720 – $960 for a two-bedroom home and $828 – $1,104 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Seattle to Vancouver take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Seattle to Vancouver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $346 – $461 for a two-bedroom home, against $720 – $960 with full-service movers; a moving container is $518 – $691.
Is Seattle to Vancouver an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Washington, so the move is regulated by Washington rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Washington requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Seattle to Vancouver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,044 people a year (margin of error ±298) moved from King County, which contains Seattle, to Clark County, which contains Vancouver.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.