# Seattle → Los Angeles Freight Lane

> 1,135-mile freight corridor between Seattle, WA and Los Angeles, CA. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Slightly carrier-favorable.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-27

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## Key facts

- Distance: 1,135 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 1–2 days
- LTL transit: 2–4 days
- Intermodal transit: 3–4 days
- Market balance: Slightly carrier-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q3

## About this lane

Seattle to Los Angeles moves Pacific Northwest exports — apples, cherries, seafood, technology products, and Boeing aerospace components — southward to LA's distribution complex and port terminals. Q3 harvest season drives reefer spikes on this lane, and carriers with temperature-controlled capacity command a premium. Intermodal is a strong cost-saving option via BNSF on this 1,135-mile West Coast corridor.

## Market conditions

Southbound capacity tends to run slightly tighter — Pacific Northwest exports (produce, tech goods, seafood) and port activity at Tacoma drive consistent demand that outpaces available trucks.

## Seasonal pattern

Pacific Northwest harvest season — apples, cherries, hops, Dungeness crab — drives significant reefer volume southbound in Q3.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Seattle, WA):** Seattle metro, Tacoma, Kent, Renton, Bellevue, Everett

**Destination (Los Angeles, CA):** Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana), Long Beach, San Pedro

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- Reefer
- LTL
- Flatbed

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [ITS Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/its-logistics/)
- [Allen Lund Company](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/allen-lund-company/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [Scotlynn Group](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/scotlynn-group/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Los Angeles → Seattle](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-seattle/) — 1,135 mi, Dry Van
- [Seattle → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/seattle-to-chicago/) — 2,065 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-chicago/) — 2,015 mi, Dry Van

## Sources

- Lane data: industry-standard transit times + DAT/Truckstop spot rate market conditions
- Broker recommendations: directory editorial selection based on Transport Topics rankings + active carrier networks on this corridor