($1,563+) Seattle, WA to Albany, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Albany, NY

For the 2,857-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Albany, New York, full-service movers cost between $2,948 and $14,822. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $403 - $2,688 (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 Seattle generally start around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,948 - $6,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,627 - $9,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,361 - $14,822

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 Albany.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Albany, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Albany, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Seattle, WA to Albany, NY

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Albany, New York, cost between $1,961 and $7,118. 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 Albany. 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 Albany:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,961 - $3,972
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,442 - $5,375
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,512 - $7,118

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Seattle, WA and Albany, NY. 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 $941 in Seattle, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $101 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $202 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 Seattle to Albany?

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 Albany, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,857 miles from Seattle, Washington, to Albany, New York, running $1,563 - $4,385. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,222 - $1,396
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Albany based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,563 - $3,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,183 - $4,385

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $202 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Seattle, Washington, usually costs about $941 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,857-mile drive falls between $1,222 and $1,396, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $67 and $403 to your total.

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

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 Albany, NY

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, to Albany, New York. 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 $1,210 and $4,385.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,819 - $3,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,035 - $4,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,922 - $5,869

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 $941.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $101 - $202 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 Albany?

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.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Albany, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Albany, 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

For a move from Seattle, WA, to Albany, NY, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,948 for a studio to $14,822 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,857-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,961 - $7,118. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,563 - $4,385, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $4,627 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include The Research Foundation for SUNY and Equinox.