($209+) Seattle, WA to Portland, OR Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 174-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Portland, Oregon, with prices running from $849 - $5,711. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $438 - $2,920 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Seattle and Portland are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Seattle movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $849 - $3,702
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,548 - $4,529
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,094 - $5,711

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 Portland.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 83% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Oregon are typically members of the Oregon Moving & Storage 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.

How much do local movers cost in Seattle, WA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Seattle to Portland with a local mover averages $1,594 - $4,664. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Seattle, WA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $782 and $2,333. 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 Portland. 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 Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $782 - $1,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,037 - $1,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,261 - $2,333

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Seattle, WA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,022, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $110 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $219 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Portland?

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 Portland, OR

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Portland, Oregon, range from $195 - $458 for the 174-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $81 - $92
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $195 - $348
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $206 - $419
• 4+ bedrooms: $250 - $458

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $81 - $92 for the 174-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 $1,022.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 174-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $219 per night, adding $438 - $657 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $73 and $438.

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

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 Portland, OR

If you're moving a larger household from Seattle, Washington, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Portland, Oregon.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $837 and $1,521.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $704 - $1,288
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $837 - $1,521
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,051 - $1,903

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $110 - $219 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Seattle, Washington, typically costs $1,022.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Portland?

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.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Portland, OR

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