($1,535+) Seattle, WA to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Hartford, CT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,932-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut, with prices running from $3,003 - $14,957. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $410 - $2,736 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Seattle and Hartford 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 Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,003 - $6,962
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,761 - $9,558
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,312 - $14,957

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 Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Hartford, 65% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Connecticut are typically members of the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, 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 Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $1,894 and $7,400. 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 Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,894 - $3,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,664 - $5,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,608 - $7,400

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $205 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Hartford, CT, 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 $958 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 Hartford?

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 Hartford, CT

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut, range from $1,535 - $4,536 for the 2,932-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,276 - $1,459
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $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 Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,535 - $3,009
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,101 - $4,536

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $205 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 $89 and $445 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,276 - $1,459 in fuel for the 2,932-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $958 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Hartford, CT

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 Seattle, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut. 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 $2,070 and $4,160.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,812 - $3,636
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,070 - $4,160
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,001 - $6,038

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 $958.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $103 - $205 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 Hartford?

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: Seattle, WA vs Hartford, CT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT, 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 $3,003 - $14,957 on the 2,932-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,894 - $7,400 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,535 - $4,536 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,761 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 Aetna and Prudential Retirement Insurance And Annuity Co.