($502+) Reno, NV to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Seattle, WA

For the 704-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Seattle, Washington, full-service movers cost between $1,537 and $7,491. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $404 - $2,692 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Reno generally start around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Reno to Seattle:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,537 - $4,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,143 - $5,803
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,074 - $7,491

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Reno to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Seattle, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Seattle?

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Reno, NV to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,022 and $3,272. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Reno costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Reno to Seattle:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,022 - $1,818
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,247 - $2,545
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,827 - $3,272

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Reno, NV, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $942, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $101 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $202 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Reno, NV, and Seattle, WA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Reno to Seattle?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Reno, NV to Seattle, WA

Plan on $502 - $1,411 for a rental moving truck on the 704-mile route from Reno, Nevada, to Seattle, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $302 - $345
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Seattle based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $502 - $971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $531 - $1,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $692 - $1,411

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $302 - $345 for the 704-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for about 5 hours typically costs around $942.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 704-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $202 per night, adding $404 - $606 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $67 and $404.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Seattle?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Reno, NV to Seattle, WA

For larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Seattle, Washington.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,018 and $2,035.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Reno to Seattle:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,602
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $2,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,420 - $2,537

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $101 - $202 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for about five hours typically runs $942.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Seattle?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Seattle, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Seattle, side by side with Reno on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from Reno, NV, to Seattle, WA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,537 - $7,491 on the 704-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,022 - $3,272, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $502 - $1,411. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,143 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Seattle tend to point to beautiful nature and ample economic opportunity, though high cost of living and rainy weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Amazon.com and Starbucks.