($1,047+) El Paso, TX to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Seattle, WA

Hiring full-service movers from El Paso, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $2,360 and $9,680. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,701-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $337 - $2,248, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between El Paso and Seattle. For a rough baseline, movers based in El Paso tend to start around $244 plus $95/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,360 - $4,854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,944 - $7,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,857 - $9,680

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 El Paso to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,448 and $5,329. 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 El Paso costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,448 - $2,703
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,859
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,656 - $5,329

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 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 $787 in El Paso, TX, 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Seattle, WA

A rental truck for this 1,701-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $1,047 and $2,677. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $608 - $695
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,936
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,090 - $2,189
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,400 - $2,677

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $608 - $695 for the 1,701-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 El Paso, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $787.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,701-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $337 - $506 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Seattle, WA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from El Paso, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,497 and $3,117.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,252 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,497 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,084 - $3,894

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $84 - $169 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in El Paso, Texas, typically costs $787.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Seattle?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: El Paso, TX 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX, 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 $2,360 - $9,680 on the 1,701-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,448 - $5,329, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,047 - $2,677. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,944 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.