($810+) Seattle, WA to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Anaheim, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,161-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Anaheim, California, cost between $2,530 and $9,822. 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 $482 - $3,216, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,530 - $5,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,105 - $7,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,016 - $9,822

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 Seattle to Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Anaheim?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

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.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,236 and $4,392. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Anaheim. If you go over that window, storage in Seattle adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,236 - $2,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,388
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,355 - $4,392

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $121 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $241 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Anaheim, CA, 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 $1,126 in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle to Anaheim?

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 Seattle, WA to Anaheim, CA

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Anaheim, California, range from $787 - $2,044 for the 1,161-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $594 - $679
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $787 - $1,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $793 - $1,677
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,079 - $2,044

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $594 - $679 for the 1,161-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 Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,126.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,161-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $241 per night, adding $482 - $724 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $80 and $482.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Anaheim?

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 Seattle, WA to Anaheim, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, to Anaheim, California. 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 $1,447 and $2,711.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,885 - $3,408

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,126.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $121 - $241 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 Seattle to Anaheim?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Seattle, WA vs Anaheim, CA

Seattle and Anaheim land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 158 in Seattle and 165 in Anaheim, and rent tracks closely too ($1,975/mo vs. $2,550/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (74 vs 56) and safety scores (49.23 vs 46.82) come out about the same too.