($1,167+) Tulsa, OK to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tulsa, OK to Tacoma, WA

Hiring full-service movers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $2,432 and $10,887. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,012-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $301 - $2,004, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tulsa and Tacoma. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tulsa tend to start around $225 plus $90/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,432 - $5,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,596 - $7,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,225 - $10,887

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 Tulsa to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Tulsa, OK to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 43% of Tulsa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tacoma, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tulsa, OK to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,513 and $5,377. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tulsa typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $2,933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,100 - $4,279
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,877 - $5,377

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 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 $701 in Tulsa, OK. 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Tacoma, WA

Plan on $1,167 - $3,054 for a rental moving truck on the 2,012-mile route from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Tacoma, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $641 - $733
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tulsa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,167 - $2,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,494
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,578 - $3,054

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $150 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 $65 and $326 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $641 - $733 in fuel for the 2,012-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $701 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Tacoma, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,599 and $3,490.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,362 - $2,721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,599 - $3,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,754

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $701.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tulsa to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa 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

How you handle your interstate move from Tulsa, OK, to Tacoma, WA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,432 - $10,887 on the 2,012-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,513 - $5,377 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,167 - $3,054 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,596 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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