Moving from Washington to Oregon
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 20,000 people living in Oregon had lived in Washington a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Seattle to Portland, about 172 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 158 licensed movers are based in Washington.
Who makes this move
20,388
people moved from Washington to Oregon (±3,359)
32,341
moved the other way, from Oregon to Washington (±4,186)
- Oregon drew about 10% of the roughly 204,000 people who left Washington for another state.
- More people moved from Oregon to Washington than this way, by about 12,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Washington went
Most common moves out of Washington
- California27,000
- Oregon20,000
- Idaho18,000
- Arizona18,000
- Texas16,000
- Florida11,000
- New York6,400
- Colorado6,200
Where people moving to Oregon came from
- California32,000
- Washington20,000
- Arizona7,200
- Texas6,400
- Colorado5,200
- Idaho4,400
- Utah3,700
- Montana2,800
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Seattle to Portland, about 172 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Portland | 172 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Spokane to Portland | 342 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Washington
See all 158Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Bremerton, WA · USDOT 684242
5 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1997
Bremerton, WA · USDOT 2971742
0 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Fife, WA · USDOT 1678342
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2007
Before you book
Questions about moving from Washington to Oregon
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Oregon?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Seattle to Portland, about 172 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Washington to Oregon?
About 20,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 20,388, with a margin of error of ±3,359. About 32,000 moved from Oregon to Washington the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Washington to Oregon?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 172 to 342 miles by road; Seattle to Portland is about 172. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Washington to Oregon?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Washington to Oregon?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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