($1,265+) Austin, TX to Seattle, WA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,127-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,525 - $11,740. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $422 - $2,812. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Seattle. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,525 - $5,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,704 - $7,651
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,745 - $11,740

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 Austin to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin 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 Austin to Seattle?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,814 and $6,175. 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 Austin typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,814 - $3,257
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,214 - $4,568
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $6,175

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $105 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $211 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Seattle, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $984 in Austin, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Austin 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 Austin, TX to Seattle, WA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,127-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $1,214 and $3,740, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $952 - $1,087
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,214 - $2,367
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,370 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,740

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $952 - $1,087 for the 2,127-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 Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $984.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,127-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $211 per night, adding $422 - $633 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $70 and $422.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Austin, Texas, 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 $1,878 and $3,875.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,508 - $3,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,878 - $3,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,577 - $4,841

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $105 - $211 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $984.

What are the best freight companies from Austin 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. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking 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: Austin, 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 Austin 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.