($209+) Portland, OR to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 173-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, with costs ranging from $858 - $5,654. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $420 - $2,800. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Seattle. Local movers in Portland typically start around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $858 - $3,556
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,442 - $4,307
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,136 - $5,654

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 Portland to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland 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 Portland to Seattle?

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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.

How much do local movers cost in Portland, OR?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Portland to Seattle with a local mover averages $1,370 - $4,092. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Portland, OR can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $806 and $2,264. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $806 - $1,295
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $956 - $1,900
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,301 - $2,264

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 Portland, OR, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $980, 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 $105 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $210 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, OR, 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 Portland 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 Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, range from $193 - $458 for the 173-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $77 - $88
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $193 - $335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $219 - $415
• 4+ bedrooms: $266 - $458

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $210 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $91 and $455 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $77 - $88 in fuel for the 173-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $980 in Portland, Oregon, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $797 and $1,476.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $732 - $1,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $797 - $1,476
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,082 - $1,922

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $105 - $210 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Portland, Oregon, typically costs $980.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Seattle?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Portland, OR 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 Portland 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.