Seattle, WA → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Seattle to Great Falls

About 608 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,920–$5,840, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,037 carriers on the Seattle side and 28 in Great Falls.

608 miroad distance
11 h 11 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,920–$5,8402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Seattle, Washington
To: Great Falls, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 608 miles (515 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 11 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,037 (440 interstate)
Movers at destination: 28 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Great Falls → Seattle

Moving from Seattle to Great Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 608 road miles, heading east from Washington to Montana.

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 $3,920 to $5,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 11 min.

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 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.

Seattle has a population of about 784,777 and Great Falls about 60,000. Seattle is considerably denser (8,795 people per square mile versus 2,613), 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 Montana than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Seattle to Great Falls

Full-service estimate for 608 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,570	$1,910	$2,340
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,350	$2,870	$3,500
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,920	$4,790	$5,840
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,280	$7,660	$9,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,630	$10,530	$12,840

Rental truck (DIY)

$920–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,560–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,920–$5,840

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.

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 Great Falls (destination)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 877828
MC: 297732
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3267561
MC: 1031004
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30168
MC: 46313
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1081377
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1232316
MC: 486062
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT: 561051
MC: 274909
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 602751
MC: 290282
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3742363
MC: 1325255
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Great Falls if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Great Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,350 to $3,500 for a one-bedroom, $3,920 to $5,840 for a two-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,340 for a three-bedroom and $8,630 to $12,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Great Falls from Seattle?

About 608 road miles (515 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Montana 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 Great Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $920 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,300. 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–Great Falls corridor.