($1,637+) Seattle, WA to Richmond, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,852-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Richmond, Virginia, with costs ranging from $3,027 - $14,184. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $398 - $2,656. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Seattle and Richmond. Local movers in Seattle typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,027 - $7,090
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,559 - $9,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,030 - $14,184

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $2,137 and $7,229. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Seattle costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,137 - $3,765
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,531 - $5,463
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,863 - $7,229

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $100 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $199 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 $930 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 Richmond, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,852-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $1,587 and $4,828, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,205 - $1,377
• 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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,587 - $3,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,792 - $3,666
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,332 - $4,828

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $100 and $465.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $199.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,205 and $1,377 for the 2,852-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $930 for 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, to Richmond, Virginia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,111 and $4,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,794 - $3,494
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,111 - $4,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,796 - $5,966

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 $930.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $100 and $199 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

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