($1,215+) Dallas, TX to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Seattle, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,091-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, with prices running from $2,686 - $11,501. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $370 - $2,464 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Dallas and Seattle are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Dallas movers tend to run around $179 as a base rate plus $60/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,686 - $5,951
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,568 - $8,172
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,622 - $11,501

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 Dallas to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas to Seattle?

Look for Washington Movers Conference membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Washington beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,722 and $6,327. 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 Dallas costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,722 - $3,081
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,272 - $4,457
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,994 - $6,327

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dallas, TX and Seattle, WA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $862 in Dallas, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $92 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $185 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Seattle, WA

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, range from $1,302 - $3,591 for the 2,091-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $820 - $937
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,343
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,382 - $3,018
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,591

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $185 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 $80 and $400 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $820 - $937 in fuel for the 2,091-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $862 in Dallas, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Dallas, Texas, 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 $1,783 and $3,456.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $3,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,783 - $3,456
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,013

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 $92 - $185 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $862.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to Seattle?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Dallas, 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 Dallas 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.