($1,201+) Fort Worth, TX to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,069-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,446 - $12,025. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $373 - $2,488. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fort Worth and Seattle. Local movers in Fort Worth typically start around $216 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,446 - $5,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,518 - $7,847
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,864 - $12,025

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 Worth to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth 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 Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,711 and $5,973. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Fort Worth typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,711 - $3,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,301 - $4,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,913 - $5,973

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $93 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $187 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 $871 in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth 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 Worth, TX to Seattle, WA

Truck rentals from Fort Worth, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, range from $1,300 - $3,379 for the 2,069-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $819 - $936
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Fort Worth 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 Worth to Seattle based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,300 - $2,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,340 - $2,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,379

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 $93 and $435.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $187.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $819 and $936 for the 2,069-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 $871 for 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Fort Worth, Texas, to Seattle, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,120 and $3,575.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,540 - $2,782
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,753 - $3,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,354 - $4,681

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 $93 - $187 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 Fort Worth, Texas, typically costs $871.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth 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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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 Worth, 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 Fort Worth 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.