($1,625+) Seattle, WA to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Norfolk, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,944-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Norfolk, Virginia, with prices running from $3,146 - $15,669. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $394 - $2,624 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Seattle and Norfolk 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,146 - $7,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,741 - $9,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,384 - $15,669

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Norfolk, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $2,194 and $8,140. 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 Norfolk. 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,194 - $4,072
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,574 - $5,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,780 - $8,140

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $98 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $197 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Norfolk, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $918 in Seattle, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

A rental truck for this 2,944-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Norfolk, Virginia, costs between $1,778 and $4,800. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,229 - $1,405
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,778 - $3,186
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,889 - $3,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,433 - $4,800

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,229 - $1,405 for the 2,944-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 $918.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,944-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $197 per night, adding $394 - $590 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $66 and $394.

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

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 Norfolk, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, to Norfolk, Virginia. 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 $1,181 and $4,404.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,936 - $3,556
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,190 - $4,404
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,935 - $6,449

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 $98 - $197 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 $918.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Norfolk?

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.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Norfolk, VA

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