($1,216+) Evansville, IN to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Evansville, IN to Seattle, WA

For the 2,248-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Seattle, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,393 and $11,297. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $334 - $2,224 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Evansville generally start around $431 plus $155 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,393 - $5,379
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,342 - $7,477
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,275 - $11,297

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 Evansville to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Evansville, IN to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 40% of Evansville 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 Evansville to Seattle?

Look for Washington Movers Conference membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Washington beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Evansville, IN to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Evansville, Indiana, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,688 and $6,304. 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 Evansville runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,688 - $3,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,143 - $4,432
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,061 - $6,304

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $167 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 $778 in Evansville, IN, 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 Evansville 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 Evansville, IN to Seattle, WA

A rental truck for this 2,248-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $1,216 and $3,640. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $795 - $909
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Evansville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $2,543
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,883
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,783 - $3,640

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $795 - $909 for the 2,248-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 Evansville, Indiana, for about 5 hours typically costs around $778.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,248-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $167 per night, adding $334 - $500 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $334.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Evansville 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 Evansville, IN to Seattle, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Evansville, Indiana, to Seattle, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,001 and $3,437.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,520 - $2,928
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,767 - $3,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,473 - $4,946

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Evansville, Indiana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $778.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $83 - $167 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 Evansville 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: Evansville, IN 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 Evansville 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

For a move from Evansville, IN, to Seattle, WA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,393 for a studio to $11,297 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,248-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,688 - $6,304. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,216 - $3,640, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,342 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer 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.