Rates & seasonality
- Current rate band
- $2.00–$2.50 per mile (all-in) for dry van; $2.30–$2.80/mi for reefer.
- Seasonality
- Peak weeks: Aug–Oct. Softest: Jan–Feb.
Lane guide · Mixed · 1140 mi
Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA
Seattle → LA is the major West Coast inter-port lane. Strong port-driven dry van and reefer volume, with consistent broker demand. Mileage and crossing the Cascade range make this a planning-heavy lane.
- Mileage
- 1140 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Mixed
- Origin
- Seattle, WA
- Destination
- Los Angeles, CA
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- LA → Seattle at $1.90–$2.40/mi runs balanced.
- Top brokers on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, NFI, Expeditors International, J.B. Hunt, RXO, Schneider are most active.
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FAQ — Seattle to Los Angeles
- What is the average rate for Seattle to Los Angeles freight?
- The current Seattle to Los Angeles freight rate band is $2.00–$2.50 per mile (all-in) for dry van; $2.30–$2.80/mi for reefer. for the dominant equipment type. Rates fluctuate weekly with broker tender volume — install Numeo Spot (free) on DAT to see live market rates for this lane every time you search.
- How many miles is Seattle to Los Angeles?
- Seattle to Los Angeles is approximately 1140 miles by the most common interstate route. Actual mileage varies by pickup and delivery zip code. The Numeo Spot Chrome extension calculates exact mileage, tolls, and deadhead for any DAT load you click on.
- What is the best equipment for Seattle to Los Angeles?
- The dominant equipment on Seattle to Los Angeles is mixed. Seattle → LA is the major West Coast inter-port lane. Strong port-driven dry van and reefer volume, with consistent broker demand. Mileage and crossing the Cascade range make this a planning-heavy lane.
- Are there strong return loads from Los Angeles?
- LA → Seattle at $1.90–$2.40/mi runs balanced.
- Which brokers post the most Seattle to Los Angeles loads?
- C.H. Robinson, NFI, Expeditors International, J.B. Hunt, RXO, Schneider are most active.
- When is Seattle to Los Angeles freight strongest?
- Peak weeks: Aug–Oct. Softest: Jan–Feb.
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