($1,541+) Seattle, WA to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to New Orleans, LA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,586-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with prices running from $2,848 - $13,426. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $407 - $2,712 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Seattle and New Orleans are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Seattle movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,848 - $6,970
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,372 - $9,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,968 - $13,426

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Orleans, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, 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 Seattle, WA to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,969 and $6,876. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Seattle runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,969 - $3,669
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,453 - $5,470
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,379 - $6,876

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $949 in Seattle, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $102 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $203 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your New Orleans, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, range from $1,571 - $4,316 for the 2,586-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,116 - $1,275
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $2,898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,652 - $3,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,089 - $4,316

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $203 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 $949 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,586-mile drive falls between $1,116 and $1,275, 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 $68 and $407 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 $1,982 and $4,294.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,824 - $3,303
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,982 - $4,294
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,896 - $5,955

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $102 and $203.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $949.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to New Orleans?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs New Orleans, LA

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