($1,615+) Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,778-mile relocation from Baltimore, Maryland, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,404 and $12,458. 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 $357 - $2,380, 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 Baltimore typically charge a base rate around $263 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,404 - $6,157
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,966 - $7,962
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,462 - $12,458

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 Baltimore to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,941 and $7,393. 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 Baltimore typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,941 - $3,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,674 - $5,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,652 - $7,393

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Baltimore, MD and Seattle, WA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $833 in Baltimore, MD, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $179 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA

Truck rentals from Baltimore, Maryland, to Seattle, Washington, range from $1,534 - $4,438 for the 2,778-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,052 - $1,202
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,534 - $3,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,714 - $3,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,100 - $4,438

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Baltimore, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $833.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,052 - $1,202 for the 2,778-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 $71 and $387, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 per night for hotel stops on the 2,778-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $357 - $536.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA

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

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 $2,202 and $4,555.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,819 - $3,363
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,980 - $6,273

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Baltimore, Maryland, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $833.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $179 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 Baltimore 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.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore 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.