($1,555+) Seattle, WA to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to New Haven, CT

Full-service movers for the 2,908-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $3,065 and $14,090. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $415 - $2,768, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,065 - $7,395
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,576 - $9,843
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,874 - $14,090

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 Haven.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut 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 New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,963 and $6,986. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Seattle typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,963 - $3,826
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,443 - $5,655
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,624 - $6,986

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $104 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $208 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 $969 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 New Haven, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to New Haven?

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 Haven, CT

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to New Haven, Connecticut, range from $1,555 - $4,501 for the 2,908-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,281 - $1,464
• 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 New Haven based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,555 - $2,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,778
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,262 - $4,501

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $969.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,281 - $1,464 for the 2,908-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $83 and $450, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $208 per night for hotel stops on the 2,908-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $415 - $623.

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

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 Haven, CT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, to New Haven, Connecticut, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $2,017 and $4,136.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,803 - $3,272
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,017 - $4,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,700 - $6,119

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 Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $969.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $104 and $208 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs New Haven, CT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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 $3,065 - $14,090 on the 2,908-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,963 - $6,986 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,555 - $4,501 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,576 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 ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.