($965+) Chandler, AZ to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Tacoma, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,463-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Tacoma, Washington, with prices running from $2,266 - $9,380. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $351 - $2,340 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chandler and Tacoma are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chandler movers tend to run around $168 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chandler to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,266 - $5,084
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,180 - $6,905
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,601 - $9,380

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chandler to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Chandler movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tacoma, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chandler to Tacoma?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chandler, AZ to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,409 and $4,761. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chandler costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chandler to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,837 - $3,793
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,472 - $4,761

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $88 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $176 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tacoma, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $819 in Chandler, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Chandler to Tacoma?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chandler, AZ to Tacoma, WA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,463-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $881 and $2,503, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $545 - $622
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chandler to Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $881 - $1,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,053 - $2,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,262 - $2,503

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $176 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $76 and $380 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $545 - $622 in fuel for the 1,463-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $819 in Chandler, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chandler to Tacoma?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chandler, AZ to Tacoma, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Chandler, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tacoma, Washington.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,513 and $3,123.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chandler to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,319 - $2,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,513 - $3,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,918 - $4,046

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $88 and $176.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chandler, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $819.

What are the best freight companies from Chandler to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Tacoma, WA

Day-to-day costs in Tacoma are close to what you're used to in Chandler: cost of living index of 123 versus 113, with average rent of $1,650/mo compared to $2,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 35/100 and 76.61/100 in Chandler versus 54/100 and 44.45/100 in Tacoma.