($1,547+) Burlington, VT to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,961-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Seattle, Washington, with costs ranging from $3,185 - $15,540. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $391 - $2,608. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Burlington and Seattle. Local movers in Burlington typically start around $594 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,185 - $7,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,520 - $9,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,309 - $15,540

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 Burlington to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 80% of Burlington 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 Burlington to Seattle?

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Burlington, VT to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,045 and $7,370. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Seattle. If you go over that window, storage in Burlington adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,045 - $3,948
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,471 - $5,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,736 - $7,370

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Burlington, VT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $913, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $98 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $196 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Burlington, VT, and Seattle, WA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Seattle, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,961 miles from Burlington, Vermont, to Seattle, Washington, running $1,547 - $4,711. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,229 - $1,404
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,547 - $3,286
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,834 - $3,874
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,274 - $4,711

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,229 - $1,404 for the 2,961-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about 5 hours typically costs around $913.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,961-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $196 per night, adding $391 - $587 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $65 and $391.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Seattle, WA

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 Burlington, Vermont, to Seattle, Washington. 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 $2,081 and $4,140.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,732 - $3,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,081 - $4,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,845 - $5,896

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 Burlington, Vermont, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $913.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $196 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Seattle?

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: Burlington, VT 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 Burlington 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

Full-service movers on the 2,961-mile route from Burlington, VT, to Seattle, WA, run $3,185 - $15,540 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $2,045 - $7,370, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,547 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,520, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

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.