($895+) Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle, WA

For the 1,435-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,399 and $9,303. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $393 - $2,620 (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 Scottsdale generally start around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,399 - $5,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,912 - $7,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,114 - $9,303

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 Scottsdale to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Seattle, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,341 and $5,158. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Seattle. If you go over that window, storage in Scottsdale adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,341 - $2,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,649
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,352 - $5,158

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $98 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $197 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $917 in Scottsdale, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Seattle, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle, WA

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington, range from $886 - $2,441 for the 1,435-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $598 - $684
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $886 - $1,803
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $968 - $1,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,441

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $197 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $85 and $426 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $598 - $684 in fuel for the 1,435-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $917 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Scottsdale, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Seattle, Washington.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,516 and $2,890.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,471
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,516 - $2,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,079 - $3,891

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 $98 - $197 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $917.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale 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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale 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.