($1,522+) Seattle, WA to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Baltimore, MD

Hiring full-service movers from Seattle, Washington, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $2,970 and $13,782. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,752-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $396 - $2,640, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Seattle and Baltimore. For a rough baseline, movers based in Seattle tend to start around $260 plus $141/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,970 - $7,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,476 - $9,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,596 - $13,782

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck 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 Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,949 and $7,198. 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,949 - $4,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,475 - $5,660
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,523 - $7,198

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $99 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $198 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 $924 in Seattle, WA, 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 Baltimore, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,752 miles from Seattle, Washington, to Baltimore, Maryland, running $1,554 - $4,628. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,156 - $1,321
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $3,106
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,734 - $3,623
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,105 - $4,628

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $198 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 $86 and $429 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,156 - $1,321 in fuel for the 2,752-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $924 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Baltimore, MD

If you're moving a larger household from Seattle, Washington, 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 Baltimore, Maryland.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,126 and $4,440.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,736 - $3,344
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,126 - $4,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,761 - $5,996

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 $99 - $198 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 $924.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

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