($1,705+) Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA

For the 2,967-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Seattle, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,758 and $12,814. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $377 - $2,512 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chesapeake generally start around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,758 - $6,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,285 - $8,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,906 - $12,814

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 Chesapeake to Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,996 and $7,955. 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 Chesapeake typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,996 - $3,933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,588 - $5,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,839 - $7,955

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 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 $879 in Chesapeake, VA, 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,967 miles from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Seattle, Washington, running $1,654 - $5,080. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,186 - $1,355
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,654 - $3,277
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,755 - $4,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,312 - $5,080

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $879.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,186 - $1,355 for the 2,967-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 $75 and $408, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $188 per night for hotel stops on the 2,967-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $377 - $565.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Seattle, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, 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 $1,130 and $4,474.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,815 - $3,686
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,136 - $4,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,950 - $5,927

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chesapeake, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $879.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $188 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 Chesapeake 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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake 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.