($866+) Gilbert, AZ to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers for the 1,460-mile relocation from Gilbert, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,072 and $9,032. 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 $393 - $2,620, 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 Gilbert typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,072 - $4,895
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,999 - $6,579
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,283 - $9,032

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 Gilbert to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Gilbert 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 Gilbert to Seattle?

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington 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 Gilbert, AZ to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,342 and $4,538. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Gilbert typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,367
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,331 - $4,538

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $98 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $197 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 $917 in Gilbert, AZ, 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 Seattle, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ to Seattle, WA

Plan on $866 - $2,312 for a rental moving truck on the 1,460-mile route from Gilbert, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $609 - $695
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $866 - $1,675
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $937 - $2,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,155 - $2,312

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $197 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 Gilbert, Arizona, usually costs about $917 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,460-mile drive falls between $609 and $695, 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 $66 and $393 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ to Seattle, WA

For larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Seattle, Washington.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,330 and $2,862.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,220 - $2,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,330 - $2,862
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,978 - $3,929

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Gilbert, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $917.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $98 - $197 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 Gilbert to Seattle?

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.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert 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

A move from Gilbert, AZ, to Seattle, WA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,072 - $9,032 on the 1,460-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,342 - $4,538, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $866 - $2,312. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,999 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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.