($807+) Fort Collins, CO to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Collins, CO to Seattle, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,250-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Seattle, Washington, with prices running from $2,311 - $9,116. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $398 - $2,656 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fort Collins and Seattle are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fort Collins movers tend to run around $301 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,311 - $5,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,076 - $6,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,914 - $9,116

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 Fort Collins to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,306 and $4,673. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Fort Collins runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,306 - $2,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,234 - $4,673

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $100 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $199 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 $930 in Fort Collins, CO, 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO to Seattle, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,250 miles from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Seattle, Washington, running $799 - $2,348. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $528 - $604
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Fort Collins daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $799 - $1,587
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $881 - $1,794
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,175 - $2,348

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, usually costs about $930 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,250-mile drive falls between $528 and $604, 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 $66 and $398 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,429 and $2,708.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,223 - $2,207
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,937 - $3,554

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $100 and $199.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $930.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Collins 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. Sutherland Trucking (4.34/5 stars): Sutherland Trucking 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: Fort Collins, CO 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 Fort Collins 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.