Los Angeles to Seattle Movers — Cost & Timeline Guide
1,170
road miles
4–9 days
delivery window
$2,250–$3,800
typical 2-bedroom
The move from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA covers about 1,170 road miles, and interstate carriers price it on exactly two inputs: that mileage and your shipment weight. A 2-bedroom household on this route typically runs $2,250–$3,800, with delivery in 4–9 days. This page breaks down the numbers for every home size so you can budget before your first phone call.
Both directions price similarly — the tables below apply whether you're leaving Los Angeles or leaving Seattle. What moves the number most is weight (home size), pickup timing, and building access at both ends.
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- Where you're moving from and to (city or ZIP)
- Home size — bedrooms or square footage
- Rough moving dates (flexible dates often price better)
Los Angeles to Seattle Moving Costs by Home Size
| Home size | Estimated cost (1,170 mi) |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,500–$2,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,250–$3,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,200–$5,350 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,200–$7,050 |
Estimates for planning, not quotes — weight, dates, and access set the final price.
Leaving Los Angeles
Western moves cover the longest corridors in the lower 48 — routes regularly exceed 1,000 miles, so per-mile pricing and consolidated (shared-truck) options matter more here than anywhere else. Mountain passes can affect winter delivery windows.
When to Move
October through April is off-peak on this corridor — rates run 10–25% below summer, and pickup windows are easier to secure. If you must move May–September, book 6–8 weeks ahead and target mid-week, mid-month dates.
Seattle to Los Angeles
Moving the other way? The Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA direction uses the same corridor and the same pricing model — the estimates on this page apply to both. Demand differs by season, though: ask carriers about backhaul availability, which can price the quieter direction favorably.
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+1 866 773 1743Los Angeles to Seattle — FAQs
How long does a move from Los Angeles to Seattle take?
Plan on 4–9 days between pickup and delivery. Interstate carriers quote delivery as a window, not a single day; a guaranteed delivery date is usually available for a premium if you have a hard start date.
How do I pick a mover for this route?
Get at least three binding estimates from carriers that actually run the CA–WA corridor, and verify each company's USDOT number at fmcsa.dot.gov before signing. Call (866) 773-1743 and a specialist will match you with FMCSA-registered movers on this route.
Does it cost the same to move from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The base math is identical — same mileage, same weight-driven pricing. Seasonal demand can tilt one direction: carriers with empty trucks returning along the corridor sometimes price that leg more aggressively, so it's worth asking about backhaul rates.
What's the cheapest way to handle a Los Angeles–Seattle move?
For small loads, consolidated shipping (your goods share a trailer heading the same way) cuts costs meaningfully in exchange for a wider delivery window. Moving off-season (October–April), flexible pickup dates, and shedding weight before packing all lower the number further.
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Seattle?
For the 1,170-mile run: a studio or 1-bedroom typically costs $1,500–$2,500, a 2-bedroom $2,250–$3,800, and a 3-bedroom $3,200–$5,350. Larger homes scale up from there. These are planning estimates — a phone quote against your actual inventory pins down the real number.