($1,396+) Seattle, WA to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Houston, TX

For the 2,315-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Houston, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,990 and $13,779. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $401 - $2,672 (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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,990 - $6,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,345 - $8,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,002 - $13,779

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Houston, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Houston, TX

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,879 and $6,701. 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,879 - $3,382
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,317 - $4,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,150 - $6,701

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 $935 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 $100 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $200 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 Houston, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Houston?

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 Houston, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 2,315-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Houston, Texas, costs between $1,437 and $3,938, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $984 - $1,125
• 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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,437 - $2,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,556 - $3,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,938

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 $935.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $984 - $1,125 for the 2,315-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 $80 and $434, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $200 per night for hotel stops on the 2,315-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $401 - $601.

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

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 Houston, TX

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 Houston, Texas. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,946 and $3,838.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,626 - $2,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,946 - $3,838
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,571 - $5,518

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 $100 - $200 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 $935.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Houston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Houston, TX

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