($970+) Amarillo, TX to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers for the 1,727-mile relocation from Amarillo, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,399 and $9,668. 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 $323 - $2,152, 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 Amarillo typically charge a base rate around $400 plus $224 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,399 - $5,286
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,253 - $7,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,468 - $9,668

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 Amarillo to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,418 and $5,440. 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 Amarillo costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,418 - $2,702
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,870 - $3,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,631 - $5,440

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $161 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 $753 in Amarillo, TX, 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX to Seattle, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,727 miles from Amarillo, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, running $970 - $2,773. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $591 - $676
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $970 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,351 - $2,773

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $753.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $591 - $676 for the 1,727-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 $65 and $350, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 per night for hotel stops on the 1,727-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $484.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX to Seattle, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Amarillo, Texas, 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 $968 and $3,087.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,316 - $2,582
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,496 - $3,087
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,000 - $4,310

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Amarillo, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $753.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $161 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 Amarillo 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: Amarillo, TX 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX, to Seattle, WA, 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 $2,399 - $9,668 on the 1,727-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,418 - $5,440 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $970 - $2,773 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,253 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 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.