Bay Area to Seattle movers
Bay Area to Seattle movers
Moving from the Bay Area to Seattle? Where we deliver, local truck rules, weather, and how the move is priced and delivered.
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- Cal-T#0190543
- US DOT1783494
- Hours7 days, 7 AM - 8 PM
- Based inSan Jose, CA
Where we deliver around Seattle
Moving to Seattle? We deliver to addresses across the area, among them Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Ballard and Capitol Hill.
San Francisco to Seattle is about 810 miles.
For the rest of the state, see Bay Area to Washington movers.
Parking permits and truck rules in Seattle
For a Seattle Temporary No Parking Zone, signs go up three days (72 hours) in advance of the date the zone is needed. Source: Seattle Department of Transportation: Temporary No Parking Zone Reservation.
Seattle does not allow vehicles over 80 inches wide to park on any street or alley between midnight and 6 AM outside Industrial Zones, so a moving truck cannot stay overnight at the curb. Source: Seattle Department of Transportation: Can I Park Here?.
Seattle's yellow curb load zones let only commercial vehicles load or unload, for up to 30 minutes. Source: Seattle Department of Transportation: Can I Park Here?.
Seattle Restricted Parking Zones typically limit on-street parking to two or four hours, except for residents who have a permit. Source: Seattle Department of Transportation: Restricted Parking Zones Fact Sheet (April 2025).
Once you know the city or building rules for the new address, send them over and we plan the truck around them.
Every piece of furniture is fully wrapped and protected with moving blankets and tape, at no extra charge.
Weather and timing in Seattle
Seattle's rainy season runs from October through March, with December normally the wettest month. Source: NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-257: Climate of Seattle, Washington.
Snow in Seattle is very variable from winter to winter, so a winter move date should keep some flexibility. Source: NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-257: Climate of Seattle, Washington.
Settling in Seattle
New Washington residents have 30 days after moving to get a Washington driver license and register their vehicle. Source: Washington State Department of Licensing: Moving to Washington, vehicle registration and plates.
How a Seattle move is priced
Moving to Seattle is priced the interstate way, by weight. Your written estimate lists the rate per pound and a minimum space reservation. If the shipment runs heavier, the rate does not go up. This estimate is non-binding; your invoice reflects what the loaded shipment really weighs.
The fixed-price option is a flat fee for reserving an entire truck. The fee is binding and includes guaranteed pickup and delivery. The same team loads and unloads, and there is no weight limit.
The loaded truck is weighed, and the scale ticket shows your net weight. Decide what stays behind before the free on-site inspection, so the estimate covers only what is going.
Delivery window
Delivery time window: up to 30 days (company policy). Average delivery time window: 7 to 14 days, counted from your earliest available delivery date.
We count from your earliest available date so the truck does not reach Seattle before you can receive it. A reserved truck gives fixed dates if you need them.
Delivery-day extras on a weight-based move
At the Seattle end of a weight-based move, the driver can charge for stairs past the first flight, a walk of more than 100 feet, an elevator, or a shuttle to a smaller truck.
What you pay for, and what is extra
Mileage, taxes and tolls are part of the rate. Loading, unloading, and furniture disassembly and reassembly are included, as are labeling and an inventory list. Moving blankets and tape are free; other packing supplies are charged as used. Basic valuation is $0.60 per pound per article, and full value protection can be bought from Baker International (account ID 17421). Packing service can be added per pound; unpacking at the new home is not included.
Paying for the move
Half is paid on the day of pickup and half on delivery. Payment: Cash, Money Order, Visa, or Mastercard (3% transaction fee applies for card payments). If the balance goes on a card, it is due a day ahead of delivery. Returning customers save 7%, as do agent referrals; friend referrals save 5%.
Questions and answers
How long does delivery to Seattle take?
Delivery time window: up to 30 days (company policy). Average delivery time window: 7 to 14 days, counted from your earliest available delivery date.
Can I get a fixed price?
You can. A flat fee based on reserving an entire truck is binding and comes with guaranteed pickup and delivery.
What should I know about parking the truck in Seattle?
For a Seattle Temporary No Parking Zone, signs go up three days (72 hours) in advance of the date the zone is needed.
How does Seattle weather affect moving day?
Seattle's rainy season runs from October through March, with December normally the wettest month.
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