($1,244+) Austin, TX to Seattle, WA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,127-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, with prices running from $2,361 - $11,093. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $422 - $2,812 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Seattle are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Austin movers tend to run around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,361 - $5,477
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,640 - $7,527
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,178 - $11,093

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: 63% of Austin 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 Austin to Seattle?

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,583 and $5,835. 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 Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,583 - $3,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,272
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,869 - $5,835

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Austin, TX 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 $984 in Austin, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $105 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $211 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 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

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to Seattle, Washington, range from $1,244 - $3,261 for the 2,127-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $1,244 - $2,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,281 - $2,745
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,732 - $3,261

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $211 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 $457 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $952 - $1,087 in fuel for the 2,127-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $984 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

For larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,759 and $3,523.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,544 - $2,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,523
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,319 - $4,811

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Austin, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $984.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $105 - $211 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 Austin to Seattle?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

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.

Our take

The 2,127-mile move from Austin, TX, to Seattle, WA, costs between $2,361 and $11,093 with full-service movers, $1,583 - $5,835 with a moving container, and $1,244 - $3,261 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,640 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 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.