($967+) El Paso, TX to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers for the 1,714-mile relocation from El Paso, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,382 and $10,279. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $295 - $1,968, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in El Paso typically charge a base rate around $244 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,382 - $4,854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,037 - $6,840
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,801 - $10,279

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 El Paso to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of El Paso 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 El Paso to Tacoma?

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from El Paso, TX to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,376 and $5,124. 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 El Paso costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,833 - $3,629
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,452 - $5,124

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In El Paso, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $689, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $148 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both El Paso, TX, and Tacoma, WA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Tacoma, WA

Truck rentals from El Paso, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, range from $967 - $2,705 for the 1,714-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $537 - $613
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $967 - $1,993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,025 - $2,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,373 - $2,705

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in El Paso, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $689.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $537 - $613 for the 1,714-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 1,714-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $295 - $443.

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

If you're moving a larger household from El Paso, Texas, 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 $1,512 and $3,178.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,556
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,512 - $3,178
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,023 - $4,181

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 $74 and $148.
• 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 El Paso, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $689.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: El Paso, 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 El Paso 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

The 1,714-mile move from El Paso, TX, to Tacoma, WA, costs between $2,382 and $10,279 with full-service movers, $1,376 - $5,124 with a moving container, and $967 - $2,705 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,037 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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