Boston → Seattle moving company suggestions

March 4, 2019 7:55 PM

I'm looking for suggestions for a full-service mover to pack and move my 1BR from Boston to Seattle.

I've done the opposite direction a few years back and was relatively happy with Seaport Moving and Storage. They did deliver a few days later than they were contracted to, though. And it seems like one chooses a company based on the origin of the move, so I'd have to choose a different company anyway. Who've you had good luck with, MeFites?

posted by Cogito to Travel & Transportation (3 answers total)

We've used the big companies Stevens and Allied for big moves, including from and to Boston, and both were fine. They contract to local affiliates on both ends.
posted by olinerd at 6:07 AM on March 5, 2019

I used Cross-Country movers to go from Philadelphia to Seattle last years. I didn't have them pack my place, but I believe that's a service they offer. It took awhile to get my stuff, but the price was good and they were lovely to work with.
posted by kalimac at 6:55 AM on March 5, 2019

Response by poster: For future readers:

I got quotes from Rainbow, Allied (ABC Relocation), MiniMoves, Humboldt (United) and Cross-Country. MinMoves was the cheapest, but I went with Rainbow since I thought they seemed the most professional/responsive and I was able to negotiate down to a pretty competitive rate.
posted by Cogito at 2:53 PM on April 4, 2019