Iowa City, IA → Seattle, WA · Cross-country move
About 1,840 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,660–$9,900, delivery in 5–10 days, 43 carriers on the Iowa City side and 1,037 in Seattle.
Seattle sits about 1,840 miles northwest of Iowa City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,660 to $9,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Iowa City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,037 around Seattle (440 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Seattle.
Iowa City has a population of about 75,000 and Seattle about 784,777. Seattle is the denser city (8,795 people per square mile versus 2,904 in Iowa City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,250 | $3,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,870 | $5,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,660 | $8,120 | $9,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,650 | $12,990 | $15,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,640 | $17,860 | $21,790 |
$2,640–$3,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,660–$3,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,660–$9,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC
Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC
Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy
Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC
Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC
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Legal name: Tmsb LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,960 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,940 for a one-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,900 for a two-bedroom, $10,650 to $15,840 for a three-bedroom and $14,640 to $21,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,840 road miles (1,559 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Washington makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,640 to $3,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,920. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Iowa City–Seattle corridor.