($615+) Salt Lake City, UT to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Seattle, WA

For the 839-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Seattle, Washington, full-service movers cost between $1,862 and $8,208. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $407 - $2,716 (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 Salt Lake City generally start around $340 plus $137 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,862 - $4,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,443 - $6,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,180 - $8,208

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 Salt Lake City to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Seattle?

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,106 and $3,664. 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 Salt Lake City adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Salt Lake City to Seattle:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $3,664

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $204 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Seattle, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $951 in Salt Lake City, UT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Seattle, WA

A rental truck for this 839-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $633 and $1,639. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $363 - $414
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Salt Lake City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City to Seattle based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $633 - $1,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $677 - $1,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $839 - $1,639

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $204 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Salt Lake City, Utah, usually costs about $951 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 839-mile drive falls between $363 and $414, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $68 and $407 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Seattle, WA

For larger DIY moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,184 and $2,220.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,638 - $3,112

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 $102 - $204 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for about five hours typically runs $951.

What are the best freight companies from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City 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.