Bay Area to Portland and Seattle movers
Moving from the Bay Area to Portland, Seattle or the Pacific Northwest? Interstate pricing by weight or a binding reserved truck, and delivery times.
Things that come up on Northwest deliveries
Seattle and Portland have many older houses on steep lots and newer apartment towers with loading docks and elevator bookings. Island and coast deliveries, such as Bainbridge Island or the southern Oregon coast, add travel time and sometimes a ferry. On a weight-based move, a shuttle is used when the big truck cannot reach the door; on a reserved truck there is no shuttle charge. Tell us about the destination early so we can plan the truck and the crew.
Up I-5 to the Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington are among the long-distance moves we quote, from Portland and the Oregon coast to Seattle and the Puget Sound islands. These are interstate moves, regulated federally and priced either by weight or as a binding flat fee for a reserved truck.
Distances
| Move | Approx. road miles |
|---|---|
| San Francisco to Portland | 640 |
| San Francisco to Seattle | 810 |
| San Jose to Portland | 680 |
| San Jose to Seattle | 850 |
Rounded map estimates, via I-5.
Weight-based or reserved truck
| Interstate by weight | Flat fee, reserved truck | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Non-binding: rate per pound with a minimum space reservation; final price by actual weight | Binding: one price that does not change with weight or access |
| Delivery | Policy up to 30 days from your first available date; West Coast average 3 to 7 days | Guaranteed pickup and delivery dates |
| Extra charges at delivery | Stairs, long carry over 100 ft, elevator and shuttle can apply | None |
| Who handles it | Written on your estimate | Truck reserved only for you, same team both ends, no warehouse transfers |
The rate per pound stays the same if the shipment weighs more than the minimum reservation.
Included, protection and payment
- Loading, unloading, disassembly and reassembly, moving blankets
- Labeling and an inventory list
- All mileage, tax and tolls; no weekend fees
- Free basic valuation at $0.60 per pound per article
Unpacking of boxes is not included. Full value protection is sold by Baker International at bakerintl.com (mover ID 17421). Payment is 50% on the day of pickup and 50% on delivery by cash, money order, Visa or Mastercard, with a 3% fee on cards. If you need storage between homes, it is billed monthly, starting at $475 for up to 3,000 lb.
Questions and answers
How long does a move from San Francisco to Seattle take?
With a reserved truck the dates are guaranteed. On a weight-based interstate move the policy window is up to 30 days from your first available date, and West Coast deliveries average 3 to 7 days.
Is a move to Portland priced by weight?
It can be: rate per pound with a minimum space reservation, non-binding. Or you can reserve the whole truck for a binding flat fee.
Are there extra charges for stairs in Seattle?
On a weight-based interstate move, stairs, long carry, elevator and shuttle can be charged at delivery. A flat-fee reserved truck has no accessorial charges.
Do you deliver to islands or the Oregon coast?
We have quoted Puget Sound island and Oregon coast deliveries, and each one is planned on its own. Tell us the address early so we can look at access, ferry timing and travel time before we price it.