($1,303+) Laredo, TX to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Laredo, TX to Tacoma, WA

For the 2,225-mile move from Laredo, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,417 and $10,845. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $295 - $1,968 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Laredo generally start around $938 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,417 - $5,764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,305 - $7,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,400 - $10,845

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 Laredo to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Laredo, TX to Tacoma, WA

What are the best full-service movers from Laredo 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 Laredo, TX to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Laredo, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,621 and $6,122. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Laredo typically runs around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,230 - $4,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,121 - $6,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $148 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $689 in Laredo, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tacoma, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Laredo 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 Laredo, TX to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,225 miles from Laredo, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, running $1,303 - $3,676. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $697 - $796
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Laredo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,446
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,768
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,783 - $3,676

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Laredo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $689.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $697 - $796 for the 2,225-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $59 and $320, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 per night for hotel stops on the 2,225-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $295 - $443.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Laredo 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 Laredo, TX to Tacoma, WA

For larger DIY moves from Laredo, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tacoma, Washington.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,680 and $3,437.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,580 - $2,957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,449 - $4,946

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $74 - $148 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Laredo, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $689.

What are the best freight companies from Laredo to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Laredo, TX vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, side by side with Laredo on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from Laredo, TX, to Tacoma, WA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,417 - $10,845 on the 2,225-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,621 - $6,122, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,303 - $3,676. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,305 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Joint Base Lewis-McChord and MultiCare Health System.