($1,290+) Seattle, WA to Plano, TX Movers

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

For the 2,078-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Plano, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,740 and $12,703. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $419 - $2,792 (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 Seattle generally start around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,740 - $6,070
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,901 - $8,512
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,314 - $12,703

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 Plano.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Plano, TX

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,756 and $6,204. 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 Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,373
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,206 - $4,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,025 - $6,204

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $105 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $209 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $977 in Seattle, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Plano?

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 Plano, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,078 miles from Seattle, Washington, to Plano, Texas, running $1,252 - $3,662. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $923 - $1,055
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,252 - $2,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,315 - $2,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,662

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $209 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Seattle, Washington, usually costs about $977 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,078-mile drive falls between $923 and $1,055, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $70 and $419 to your total.

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

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 Plano, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, to Plano, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,818 and $3,565.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $3,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,062

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 $105 - $209 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 Seattle, Washington, typically costs $977.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Plano?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Seattle, WA vs Plano, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Plano, 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.