LTL Portland to Seattle
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Median $249/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Portland and where it drops off in Seattle. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2492-day
- $2422-day
- $2262-dayBest
- $2592-day
- $2522-day
- $2362-day
- $2602-day
- $2532-day
- $2372-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Portland to Seattle
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+3 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $226All in, surcharge free | 2 days | |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $189 | 1 day | -$37 |
| PENINSULA TRUCK LINES | $235 | 1 day | +$9 |
| Forward Air | $235 | 2 days | +$9 |
| RL Carriers | $245 | 1 day | +$19 |
| XPO Logistics | $299 | 1 day | +$73 |
| OAK HARBOR FREIGHT | $313 | 1 day | +$87 |
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Portland (97201) → Seattle (98101)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Portland to Seattle lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 26.5% | 27% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $225 | $180 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $225 | $259 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $225 | $180 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $0 | $68 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $100 | $26 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $775+ | $713+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Portland to Seattle
How Warp routes the Portland to Seattle lane
LTL freight from Portland to Seattle
Portland to Seattle is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $189 to $313 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days.
Warp prices this lane at $226 per pallet with 2-day transit through the Seattle cross-dock facility.
Portland sits at the intersection of I-5 and I-84, at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, and serves as the freight hub for the Pacific Northwest.
The Port of Portland handles containers and bulk, and the Columbia River Gorge corridor on I-84 east is one of the primary freight routes connecting the Pacific Northwest to the intermountain west.
Seattle is the major freight port of the Pacific Northwest and one of the most complex urban delivery environments in the country.
The port handles significant container volumes from Asia, and the local distribution ecosystem supports Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, and a dense food and restaurant industry.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Portland to Seattle
A single pallet moving from Portland to Seattle over 174 miles emits approximately 11 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 280 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 1 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Portland to Seattle?
LTL shipping from Portland to Seattle starts at $226 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $189 to $313 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Portland to Seattle?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Portland to Seattle lane, the rate is $226 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Portland to Seattle lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Portland to Seattle, including scan events at the Seattle cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 2 days through 1 cross-dock facility instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Portland to Seattle?
Warp LTL transit from Portland to Seattle is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 2 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Seattle cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Portland to Seattle corridor?
Freight on the Portland to Seattle lane is handled by the Seattle cross-dock, which serves both the origin and destination ends of this corridor.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Pacific Northwest retail, tech campus supply chains, and Puget Sound distribution. Local carriers handle pickup in Portland and final delivery in Seattle.
This keeps the move on a single regional crossdock instead of terminal to terminal routing.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Portland to Seattle?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Portland to Seattle in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $226 with 11 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Portland to Seattle?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $226 per pallet on Portland to Seattle includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $189 to $313 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Seattle cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 2 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Portland to Seattle lane?
Every carrier on the Portland to Seattle lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Seattle cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Portland to Seattle?
A single pallet moving from Portland to Seattle via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 11 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 174-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 280 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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