($717+) Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA Movers
The cost to move from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA ranges from $1,261 to $8,073, with an average cost of $3,100. Moves can be as low as $717 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 1,134 miles and usually takes 2 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
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Compare moving options from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
Moving options from Los Angeles to Seattle fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,261 - $8,073 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $3,100, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 45% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 72% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 1,134 miles and typically takes 2 to 8 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,134-mile route from Los Angeles to Seattle, broken down by home size:
- Studio / 1 bedroom: full-service $1,261 - $4,707, container $1,255 - $2,344, rental truck $695 - $1,420, freight trailer $1,085 - $2,130.
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: full-service $2,711 - $6,348, container $1,490 - $3,044, rental truck $766 - $1,606, freight trailer $1,318 - $2,385.
- 4+ bedrooms: full-service $4,371 - $8,073, container $2,206 - $4,106, rental truck $963 - $1,956, freight trailer $1,680 - $3,218.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated October 30, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,134-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Seattle, Washington, with prices running from $1,261 - $8,073. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $481 - $3,208 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Los Angeles and Seattle are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Los Angeles movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to Seattle:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,261 - $4,707
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,711 - $6,348
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,371 - $8,073
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 Los Angeles to Seattle.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Seattle, 57% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing78% of local movers | $802 - $8,020 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready56% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Rigo's Moving Company Inc | $321 - $1,925/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $481 - $3,850 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage14% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers | $1,604 - $4,812 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $4,010 - $16,040 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $1,201 - $2,282 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items29% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Rigo's Moving Company Inc | $1,604 - $4,010 |
| Piano | Any piano type40% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: Rigo's Moving Company Inc | $1,283 - $5,614 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling10% of local movers | $481 - $2,406 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect4% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: 5 Star Moving | $1,043 - $3,208 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $481 - $24,060+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $481 - $5,614+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Los Angeles, CA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,255 and $4,106. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Los Angeles typically costs about $110/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Seattle:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,344
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,490 - $3,044
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,206 - $4,106
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $120 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $241 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 $1,123 in Los Angeles, CA. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Washington move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,255. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,490 - $3,044.
What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Seattle?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Los Angeles to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Los Angeles:
- Rigo's Moving Company Inc (4.3/5), 12 years in business
- Move Central Moving & Storage (3.9/5), 14 years in business
- Best California Movers (5.0/5), 8 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
A rental truck for this 1,134-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $695 and $1,956. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $579 - $661
- Daily insurance: $48/day
- Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
- Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Seattle based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $695 - $1,420
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $766 - $1,606
- 4+ bedrooms: $963 - $1,956
Pro tip: A rental truck from Los Angeles to Seattle looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $695 - $1,956. But once you factor in fuel ($579 - $661), overnight lodging ($241/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $120 and $561.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $241.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $579 and $661 for the 1,134-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
- Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,123 for 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Seattle?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Los Angeles, California, to Seattle, Washington. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.
Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,318 and $2,385.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to Seattle:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $2,130
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,385
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,218
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,123.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $120 and $241 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Seattle?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Seattle fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA vs Seattle, WA
Good news for your budget: Seattle isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Los Angeles. Cost of living index runs 158 there against 162 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 69/100 and 46.19/100 here versus 74/100 and 49.23/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA guide.
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Our take
For a move from Los Angeles, CA, to Seattle, WA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,261 for a studio to $8,073 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,134-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,255 - $4,106. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $695 - $1,956, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,711 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer 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.
FAQs: Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Seattle, WA
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What do local movers charge in Los Angeles?
Local movers based in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate, plus $100/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Seattle run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Washington?
Movers operating within Washington DC city limits are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which issues operating permits to household goods moving companies.
What are the best neighborhoods in Seattle?
For families, Greenwood, Laurelhurst, and Magnolia are worth a look in Seattle. If you're moving solo or without kids, Ballard, Capitol Hill, and Fremont tend to be popular picks instead.
How walkable is Seattle?
Seattle has a walkability score of 74 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 71, compared to 69 and 59 in Los Angeles. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What percentage of Los Angeles movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 40% of movers in Los Angeles handle piano moves, and 29% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 40% and 26% nationally.