($1,540+) Myrtle Beach, SC to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Myrtle Beach, SC to Seattle, WA

For the 2,976-mile move from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Seattle, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,447 and $11,952. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $352 - $2,344 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Myrtle Beach generally start around $225 plus $56 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,447 - $5,730
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,040 - $8,110
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,228 - $11,952

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 Myrtle Beach to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Myrtle Beach, SC to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 77% of Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach to Seattle?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Myrtle Beach, SC to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,091 and $7,696. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Seattle. If you go over that window, storage in Myrtle Beach adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,091 - $3,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,480 - $5,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,606 - $7,696

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $88 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $176 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 $820 in Myrtle Beach, SC, 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Seattle, WA

Plan on $1,540 - $4,645 for a rental moving truck on the 2,976-mile route from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Seattle, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,110 - $1,268
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Myrtle Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,540 - $3,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,686 - $3,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,175 - $4,645

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,110 - $1,268 for the 2,976-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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for about 5 hours typically costs around $820.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,976-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $176 per night, adding $352 - $527 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $352.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 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 $1,984 and $4,504.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,721 - $3,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,984 - $4,504
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,913 - $6,098

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 $88 - $176 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, typically costs $820.

What are the best freight companies from Myrtle Beach 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.

Cost of living: Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach 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

For a move from Myrtle Beach, SC, to Seattle, WA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,447 for a studio to $11,952 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,976-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,091 - $7,696. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,540 - $4,645, 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 $4,040 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.