($1,715+) Seattle, WA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Manchester, NH

Full-service movers for the 3,070-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $3,112 and $14,150. 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 $418 - $2,784, 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 Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,112 - $7,219
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,548 - $9,997
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,099 - $14,150

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 Manchester.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Manchester, 72% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Hampshire are typically members of the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,062 and $7,222. 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 Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,062 - $4,023
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,702 - $5,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,733 - $7,222

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $104 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $209 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Manchester, NH, 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 $974 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester, NH

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Manchester, New Hampshire, range from $1,715 - $4,681 for the 3,070-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,360 - $1,554
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Manchester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,715 - $3,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,839 - $3,774
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,304 - $4,681

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $104 and $487.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $209.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,360 and $1,554 for the 3,070-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $974 for 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Manchester, NH

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Seattle, Washington, to Manchester, New Hampshire. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,974 and $4,138.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,748 - $3,342
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,974 - $4,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,901 - $6,135

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 $104 - $209 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $974.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Manchester?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Manchester, NH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Manchester, side by side with Seattle 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 Seattle, WA, to Manchester, NH, 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 $3,112 - $14,150 on the 3,070-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,062 - $7,222 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,715 - $4,681 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,548 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Southern New Hampshire University and Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership.