($1,275+) Seattle, WA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers for the 2,054-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $2,931 and $13,295. 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 $407 - $2,712, 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,931 - $6,478
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,047 - $9,023
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,435 - $13,295

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,660 and $6,095. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Seattle typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $3,283
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,213 - $4,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,033 - $6,095

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $949 in Seattle, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $102 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $203 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Fort Worth, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Fort Worth, Texas, range from $1,189 - $3,379 for the 2,054-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $886 - $1,013
• Daily insurance: $41/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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,189 - $2,485
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,287 - $2,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,379

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 $949.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $886 - $1,013 for the 2,054-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 $81 and $441, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $203 per night for hotel stops on the 2,054-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $407 - $610.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, to Fort Worth, Texas. 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 $1,220 and $3,648.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,510 - $2,898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,683 - $3,648
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,450 - $5,022

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $949.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $102 and $203 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

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