($747+) Seattle, WA to Riverside, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Riverside, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,186-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Riverside, California, cost between $2,441 and $9,538. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $442 - $2,944, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,441 - $5,380
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,131 - $7,148
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,244 - $9,538

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 Seattle to Riverside.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Riverside, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Riverside, 52% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Riverside?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Riverside, CA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Riverside, California, cost between $1,175 and $4,397. 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 Seattle costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,175 - $2,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,515 - $3,037
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,093 - $4,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Seattle, WA and Riverside, CA. 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 $1,030 in Seattle, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $110 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $221 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 Seattle to Riverside?

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 Seattle, WA to Riverside, CA

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Riverside, California, range from $747 - $1,962 for the 1,186-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $555 - $635
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $747 - $1,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $767 - $1,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $975 - $1,962

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $221 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 $96 and $478 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $555 - $635 in fuel for the 1,186-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,030 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Riverside?

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 Seattle, WA to Riverside, CA

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Riverside, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,199 and $2,557.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,135 - $2,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,199 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,674 - $3,249

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,030.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $110 - $221 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Riverside?

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.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Riverside, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Riverside, side by side with Seattle 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

How you handle your interstate move from Seattle, WA, to Riverside, CA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,441 - $9,538 on the 1,186-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,175 - $4,397 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $747 - $1,962 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,131 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Bourns and California Baptist University.