Best Moving Companies in Washington State (2024)

• Deposit: 25% up-front
• USDOT #: 2293832

International Van Lines (IVL) is our overall pick for long-distance moves into or out of Washington due to its experience, availability, and variety of services. The company handles local, long-distance, and international moves of all sizes but specializes in long-distance relocations. IVL owns and operates its own fleet of vehicles but will partner with local agents within its extensive network for areas outside of its immediate service area.

We recognized it as the moving company with the best service offerings. We gave the company high points for its extensive service profile, which includes full-service packing, crating, storage, and more. It lost points for its lack of self-service and financing options. However, we feel these drawbacks are offset by its quality of service in Washington.

International Van Lines has an extensive list of services that customers can choose from to create a customized full- or partial-service move. Those who want a full-service experience can opt for packing, which also comes with full-value protection of your items at a 4% cost of the items’ declared value. Customers who plan to box up their belongings can still add fragile-only packing, and IVL crews will wrap and pad breakables and place them in the moving truck in such a way as to prevent damage.

International Van Lines doesn’t provide instant online quotes; you must speak with a customer service representative and/or complete a home assessment to get an estimate.

However, we obtained a quote from IVL to move a three-bedroom home approximately 1,400 miles from Spokane, Washington, to Minneapolis in early summer. IVL quoted us a range of $4,200 to $6,150 for that relocation. The estimate includes mileage, fuel, and any applicable toll charges.

International Van Lines is transparent with its associated moving fees, listing the cost and frequency of each fee broken down to a per-item cost on its website. For example, IVL has industry-standard elevator and stair fees, applied when crews use either or both to transport items from your home or apartment. The elevator fee is a one-time charge of $75, whereas the stair fee is $75 per flight of stairs.

• Deposit: Up to 50%
• USDOT #: 614506

American Van Lines is an experienced full-service mover that specializes in long-distance relocation. The company is equipped for international and commercial moving, as well as corporate relocations, and offers special handling of large and high-value items, such as pianos and antiques. It currently doesn’t provide local moving services in Washington.

We recommend the company for its experienced moving crews and its convenient flat-rate pricing for long-distance moves. The company hires movers full-time, as opposed to the standard practice of contracting labor. It lost points for its lack of financing options and truck rentals. However, we reward more points for the company requiring its crew members to routinely take certification courses.

American Van Lines offers full-service and partial-packing options, as well as moving supplies, storage, and custom crating for local, long-distance, and international relocations in every state but Hawaii and Alaska. American Van Lines can meet the needs of those seeking full-service options, such as packing and unpacking, crating electronics, and those seeking partial assistance with tasks such as loading, transport, and unloading.

American Van Lines provides flat-rate pricing, ensuring moving costs will not change after you sign a contract or schedule your move. It doesn’t provide an instant quote online or by phone. The company will first conduct a virtual or in-person assessment of your home, review your detailed inventory, and calculate the cost of moving your items to their new location before giving you a detailed binding estimate, meaning your rate will be locked in at that price.

American Van Lines did provide a ballpark estimate of a $6,000 starting price to move a three-bedroom apartment approximately 1,300 miles, or roughly the distance from Santa Fe to Tacoma, Washington.

This fixed-rate pricing approach greatly reduces the risk of surprise fees and helps customers stick to a moving budget. Remember that a fixed rate will lock you into the moving inventory you provide the company. Any items added after the cost estimate will be moved at an extra charge, so it’s important to be thorough during the quote process.

American Van Lines requires an up-front deposit of 10%–50% of your total moving cost.

• Deposit: Up to 40%
• USDOT #: 3756000

Safeway Moving Inc. is a moving broker based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its customer service team books moves across all 50 states to Washington. Though it only provides long-distance moving services, its partners offer comprehensive service ranges to customers in Washington.

We applaud Safeway’s customer service and its provision of packing and crating for all long-distance moving clients. Safeway lost points because its website isn’t functional and doesn’t yield instant quotes. However, its in-state and interstate moving service offerings compensate for this lack of functionality.

Safeway provides full-service moving options to all clients. Services include loading, unloading, packing, unpacking, crating, vehicle shipping and more. These service options vary depending on location, but all Safeway moves come with 30 days of free storage and light packing.

Safeway offered us the most thorough quote process of any mover on our list. The company representative walked us through our full inventory and talked over every detail of our move. They noted that all deposits are fully refundable and that all quotes are binding rates.

• Deposit: Up to 33%
• USDOT #: 3034100

Interstate Moving & Relocation Group (IMRG) is a moving broker with partner companies in all 50 states. These partner carriers can provide local and long-distance moving assistance and some international moving services. IMRG offers speedy moving quotes and comprehensive service ranges throughout its Washington state service areas.

We note the company’s efficient approach to hiring professional movers and its user-friendly quote process. It lost points due to storage availability and consistency of contents protection plans. However, its packing services and long-distance moving availability make it an excellent option for Washington customers. Be aware that IMRG lacks available customer service on weekends.

IMRG’s moving partners offer similar service ranges. Services include packing, crating, storage, vehicle shipping, and moving checklists. Exact service capabilities depend on your booking location, however.

We used IMRG’s online cost calculator tool to request a preliminary estimate for a move between Los Angeles and Olympia, Washington. The $3,900–$7,000 cost range we received reflects a three-bedroom move with potential added services. We recommend calling to receive a more accurate quote.

• Deposit: Up to 40%
• USDOT #: 1065394

JK Moving Services is a full-service moving company that focuses on allowing customers to create a fully customized moving package. JK Moving’s user-friendly website, mobile app, and 24/7 support make it easier for customers to find the services that best fit their needs and budget. We also recommend it for those looking to spread out moving costs because JK Moving offers in-house financing with rates as low as 0%*.

* Subject to credit approval.

We find it to be the most customizable full-service mover. JK Moving stands out for its full- and partial-service packages, both of which you can fully customize with an extensive menu of add-ons. JK Moving lost points for its lack of online pricing transparency. We couldn’t locate sample quotes, standard moving rates, or a moving calculator on its website. However, JK Moving trains its employees on-site in a live training environment, which includes a furnished two-story home at its headquarters.

JK Moving offers packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, and more specialized services like vehicle relocation, storage options, and handling of difficult items for long-distance, international and interstate moves to or from Washington.

Through the company’s app, customers can review estimates and provide updates, make payments, add coverage, check the status of their move and receive notifications for important steps in the moving process. JK Moving also has short- and long-term storage solutions and full-replacement insurance coverage at a rate adjusted to fit your specific belongings’ actual value.

JK Moving customers can create a moving package that fits their specific needs and budget, assisted through the process by a personal moving coordinator. Standard factors impacting price with JK Moving include how far you’re moving, the time of year you plan to move, the size and weight, and how many crew members will be needed to complete your move.

The company doesn’t provide instant quotes online or by phone, but we were able to get a ballpark estimate of $8,000 to move a three-bedroom home 750 miles, roughly the distance from Spokane, Washington, to Sacramento, California. That estimate included furniture disassembly, wrapping, padding, loading and unloading all household items, and full-replacement valuation coverage.

• Deposit: None
• USDOT #: 76235

With more than 90 years of experience in the moving industry, Allied Van Lines is one of our top picks for moving into or out of Washington. The company may be a particularly good fit for those who need to relocate a car, truck, SUV, van, or boat. The company uses two transport methods for vehicle shipping: open car carrier and enclosed car carrier. Open car carriers are essentially like the trucks you’ve seen on the highway carrying stacks of new cars from auto manufacturers to dealerships. In contrast, enclosed carriers protect vehicles completely from exposure to outdoor elements or roadway hazards. The enclosed carrier method is a smart option for moving a high-value vehicle, such as a classic car.

Allied Van Lines is among our highest-rated movers. We scored it high in part due to its standout vehicle relocation service. Allied can ship your car, motorcycle, truck, RV, boat, or other vehicle using its own fleet of open and enclosed carriers rather than outsourcing the job. We did take away some points for its lack of online pricing information, but its availability and breadth of service offerings in Washington made us place Allied on our list.

While Allied Van Lines is a full-service company, it can accommodate partial moves through services like fragile-only packing and moving kits. Basic-price moves include an assigned relocation consultant, loading, transporting, and unloading your items, and minimum protection coverage. Services like full-valuation coverage and packing and unpacking are available at an additional cost.

Through Allied Express, the company’s container-like moving option, Allied Van Lines offers mobile storage containers that come with loading and unloading assistance, a service that many self-service companies do not currently provide. However, short- and long-term storage options can be limited, as they are based on local availability.

We received an online estimate of $7,898–$8,728 to move a three-bedroom home from Las Vegas to Olympia, Washington.

After completing an in-person or virtual home assessment, Allied will provide a binding estimate—the exact amount you can expect to pay on moving day. As part of the assessment, you must provide Allied with a detailed list of items you’re moving. It’s important to be as thorough as possible during this stage of the moving process since miscalculating the size of your move or adding major items after your binding estimate could increase overall costs.

• Deposit: None
• USDOT #: 70851

North American Van Lines (NAVL) has an extensive network of providers for local, long-distance, and international moving. Customers can file claims online or through a dedicated support line. However, it’s important to note that customer experiences may vary depending on which provider handles the relocation, as the company acts as a carrier and a broker.

Its simple claims process takes the headache out of filing for damages. However, we deducted points because it lacks online resources, such as a moving cost calculator, and because it doesn’t provide ballpark estimates over the phone. NAVL offers nearly unmatched reach for long-distance services and maintains a positive customer reputation with a high rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

As an experienced long-distance and international mover, North American Van Lines provides services such as crating, short- and long-term storage, and vehicle transport. Customers can create customized moving packages with full-service options like disconnection and reconnection of major appliances and long- and short-term storage. However, storage is based on local availability and, as such, can sometimes be limited.

The addition of individual service options can also drive total moving prices above that of NAVL competitors. For those making a small, local move, NAVL’s customizable packages and partial-assistance options, such as fragile-only packing, could prove to be a cost-effective alternative to a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach.

The cost to move a three-bedroom home from Los Angeles to Olympia, Washington, in early April would be approximately $4,494–$5,361, according to NAVL’s online moving calculator.

Cost estimates with North American Van Lines are based on the distance of your move, the size of your move, and the time of year you plan to relocate. The special handling of any items is also factored into your quote. Other factors that can affect your total moving cost include the number of bedrooms in your home, the layout of your home, including any access issues, any items that need special handling services, such as crating, the time of year of your move, and the addition of any optional services.

The company’s discount program for American Legion members provides up to $100,000 in replacement coverage protection on household items while in transit for a bottom-line savings of $850. Discount program members also receive exclusive moving and storage discounts, annual non-peak rates, and guaranteed quotes. A similar program for union members and their families includes up to $50,000 in replacement coverage (a savings of $560) and all perks provided to Legion members, including packing discounts.