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Royal Moving & Storage Truck

San Francisco to Seattle Movers

About 810 miles run from a Bay Area move-out to a place in Ballard or out on the Eastside. The move is handled by Royal Moving Services Inc. as a licensed carrier, with a transparent written quote and one coordinator the whole way. In Washington, our local team operates as Royalty Moving & Storage.

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Roughly 810 miles straight up I-5.

Seattle is a clean north-south run on I-5. The truck heads up out of the Bay, through the Central Valley and into Oregon, then across the Columbia River into Washington. It is interstate the whole way with no major mountain passes. The main weather note is winter rain and the occasional snow in the passes near the route.

A dedicated truck makes it in about two days. A consolidated load costs less and arrives inside a wider window. Your coordinator confirms which fits your Seattle dates before booking. Compare options on our long-distance moving page.

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Route at a glance
Road distance~810 miles
Main highwaysI-5 North
Express deliveryAbout 2 days
Consolidated windowUp to 2 weeks
Common drop-offsIn-city, the Eastside, the suburbs

Your move from SF to Seattle, step by step.

01

Survey & quote

We walk through your San Francisco home by video or in person, then put the price in writing with the full cost up front.

02

Pack & load in SF

The crew wraps and pads your belongings, loads the truck, and logs an inventory before anything leaves the curb.

03

North on I-5

Your coordinator tracks the truck up I-5 through Oregon and into Washington, and gives you a Seattle delivery window with updates en route.

04

Delivery & setup

We unload, carry to the right floor, rebuild the large pieces, and check the inventory before the crew leaves.

Consolidated or express. You pick the trade.

Over 810 miles the choice is timing versus cost. Here is the difference.

Consolidated Delivery

Lower cost, wider window

Your shipment shares truck space with other moves heading the same direction. It is the more affordable choice when your Seattle move-in date has some give.

Delivery lands inside a window, generally up to two weeks from your first available date. You get a narrowed date range as the truck nears Seattle.

Express Delivery

Dedicated truck, faster door to door

A truck and driver assigned only to your move. Your belongings are not combined with anyone else's, so loading and delivery run on a tighter schedule.

SF to Seattle runs about two days door to door on a dedicated truck. It costs more, and it is the right call when your dates are fixed.

Interstate Authority
USDOT #3617767

The company you book is the company that shows up.

Brokers take a deposit and hand your move to the lowest bidder. Moves out of San Francisco are run by Royal Moving Services Inc., a licensed carrier with its own trucks and crews, and in Washington our local team operates as Royalty Moving & Storage.

One accountable party from your San Francisco pickup to your Seattle delivery. Every interstate move carries the federally required liability coverage, with full-value protection available, and the terms are in your written quote before you sign.

What comes with your SF to Seattle move.

Transparent written quote
The full cost laid out up front, with no hidden add-ons later.
Professional packing
Full or partial packing with materials built for the long haul.
Disassembly & reassembly
Large furniture taken apart in San Francisco and rebuilt in Seattle.
Full-value protection
Federally required liability coverage, with full-value options.
Storage if dates slip
Short or long-term storage when your Seattle lease starts after your Bay Area move-out.
One coordinator
A single point of contact from your first call through your delivery in Seattle.

Hills, water, and tight in-city streets.

Seattle is built on steep hills between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, which shapes how moves go. In-city neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Queen Anne have narrow streets, steep blocks, and older buildings without elevators, so the carry can be the main challenge. Across the lake, the Eastside in Bellevue and Redmond offers newer buildings and easier loading.

The climate is mild but wet, with a long rainy season from fall into spring, so crews protect floors and wrap items against the damp. Downtown and South Lake Union high-rises often want an elevator booking and a certificate of insurance. Tell your coordinator the building and floor and we plan it in.

Where people land
Capitol Hill
Dense and walkable just east of downtown, older buildings and steep streets.
Ballard
A former fishing town turned popular northwest neighborhood, with a local scene.
Queen Anne
Hilltop views near the Space Needle, with classic homes and steep blocks.
Eastside (Bellevue / Redmond)
Newer buildings and tech campuses across Lake Washington, easier access.

Where We Pick Up Around San Francisco

We load SF to Seattle moves across the city, the Peninsula, the East Bay, and the wider Bay Area.

Ready to move from SF to Seattle ?

Tell us your San Francisco address, your Seattle neighborhood, and your dates. We will put together a transparent quote and the delivery option that fits. Call (415) 715-1925 or request a quote online.

SF to Seattle Moving FAQs

1. How long does a move from SF to Seattle take?

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An express move on a dedicated truck runs about two days door to door over the roughly 810-mile I-5 route. A consolidated load costs less and delivers inside a wider window, up to two weeks. The window is confirmed before pickup.

2. What does it cost to move from San Francisco to Seattle?

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3. Who handles the Seattle end, Royal or Royalty?

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4. Can you store my belongings until my Seattle place is ready?

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5. Can you handle a steep Seattle hill or a downtown high-rise?

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