($1,616+) Philadelphia, PA to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,821-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Seattle, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,341 - $12,269. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $377 - $2,512. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Philadelphia and Seattle. Local movers in Philadelphia typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,341 - $5,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,791 - $7,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,205 - $12,269

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 Philadelphia to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,018 and $6,815. 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 Philadelphia costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,018 - $3,850
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,541 - $5,469
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,541 - $6,815

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 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 $879 in Philadelphia, PA, 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Seattle, WA

Truck rentals from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Seattle, Washington, range from $1,616 - $4,535 for the 2,821-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,127 - $1,288
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,616 - $3,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,480
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,127 - $4,535

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $188 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 $82 and $408 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,127 - $1,288 in fuel for the 2,821-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Seattle, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,953 and $4,123.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,799 - $3,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,953 - $4,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,888 - $5,854

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $879.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $94 and $188 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia 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.

Cost of living: Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA, to Seattle, WA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,341 for a studio to $12,269 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,821-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,018 - $6,815. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,616 - $4,535, 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 $3,791 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.