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Seattle, WA → Atlanta, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from Seattle to Atlanta

About 2,569 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,040–$11,960, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,037 carriers on the Seattle side and 3,398 in Atlanta.

  • 2,569 miroad distance
  • 45 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,040–$11,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,569 miles (2,177 straight-line)
Drive time
45 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,037 (440 interstate)
Movers at destination
3,398 (1,586 interstate)

Reverse: Atlanta → Seattle

Moving from Seattle to Atlanta is a cross-country move of roughly 2,569 road miles, heading east from Washington to Georgia.

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 $8,040 to $11,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 45 hours (5 driving days).

On the Seattle side there are 1,037 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (440 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,398 around Atlanta (1,586 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 Atlanta.

Seattle has a population of about 784,777 and Atlanta about 529,110. Seattle is considerably denser (8,795 people per square mile versus 3,686), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Seattle to Atlanta

Full-service estimate for 2,569 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,220 $3,920 $4,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,820 $5,880 $7,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,040 $9,810 $11,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,870 $15,690 $19,140
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,690 $21,570 $26,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,540–$5,000

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,310–$4,870

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$8,040–$11,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Seattle, WA → Atlanta, GA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Seattle (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (509) 710-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC

USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (206) 763-5887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (206) 286-5606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 365-4454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmsb LLC

USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (206) 246-9500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Atlanta (destination)

The Home Depot

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Home Depot USA INC

USDOT
334286
MC
1060197
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
639 trucks, 1,072 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (770) 600-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC

USDOT
4445950
MC
1751299
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,000 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (770) 862-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

B A H Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
467100
MC
236232
Based in
Conley, GA 30288 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
160 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (404) 608-1300 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P Richards Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233221
MC
1727004
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (770) 779-4332 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ssb Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ssb Logistics LLC

USDOT
1041301
MC
664290
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30326 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
132 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (404) 534-5654 Route Verify on FMCSA

Napa Rayloc Rmds Quaker City Motor Parts Global Parts

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genuine Parts Company

USDOT
3774
MC
168488
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30339 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (678) 934-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdt INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
617228
MC
295835
Based in
Forest Park, GA 30297 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (770) 487-5618 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1187702
MC
469637
Based in
Doraville, GA 30340 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (770) 333-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,398 movers in Atlanta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Atlanta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,220 to $4,790 for a studio, $4,820 to $7,180 for a one-bedroom, $8,040 to $11,960 for a two-bedroom, $12,870 to $19,140 for a three-bedroom and $17,690 to $26,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlanta from Seattle?

About 2,569 road miles (2,177 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into Georgia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Seattle to Atlanta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,540 to $5,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,310 to $4,870. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Seattle–Atlanta corridor.