($1,368+) Seattle, WA to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Dayton, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Seattle, Washington, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $2,905 and $13,027. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,343-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $380 - $2,536, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Seattle and Dayton. For a rough baseline, movers based in Seattle tend to start around $260 plus $141/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,905 - $6,338
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,799 - $8,677
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,136 - $13,027

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dayton, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio 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 Seattle, WA to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,715 and $6,552. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Seattle runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,715 - $3,376
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,131 - $4,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,205 - $6,552

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $95 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $190 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 $888 in Seattle, WA, 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 Dayton, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Dayton, Ohio, range from $1,368 - $3,713 for the 2,343-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $945 - $1,080
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,368 - $2,595
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $3,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,870 - $3,713

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $888.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $945 - $1,080 for the 2,343-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 $76 and $412, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $190 per night for hotel stops on the 2,343-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $380 - $571.

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

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 Dayton, OH

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 Dayton, Ohio. 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 $1,687 and $3,828.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,512 - $2,979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,687 - $3,828
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,466 - $5,092

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 $95 - $190 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $888.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Dayton?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Dayton, OH

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

Full-service movers on the 2,343-mile route from Seattle, WA, to Dayton, OH, run $2,905 - $13,027 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,715 - $6,552, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,368 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,799, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Morgan Linen & Uniform Services and Premier Physicians.