($1,684+) Bridgeport, CT to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bridgeport, CT to Tacoma, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,924-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Tacoma, Washington, with prices running from $2,507 - $11,640. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $398 - $2,652 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Bridgeport and Tacoma are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Bridgeport movers tend to run around $272 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,507 - $5,874
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,665 - $8,054
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,967 - $11,640

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 Bridgeport to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, CT to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,082 and $7,281. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tacoma. If you go over that window, storage in Bridgeport adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,082 - $3,903
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,649 - $5,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,553 - $7,281

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $99 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $199 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 $928 in Bridgeport, CT. 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, CT to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck for this 2,924-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $1,684 and $4,729. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,234 - $1,410
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Bridgeport daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,684 - $3,204
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,719 - $3,704
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,174 - $4,729

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 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 $86 and $431 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,234 - $1,410 in fuel for the 2,924-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $928 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, CT to Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Tacoma, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,193 and $4,222.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,839 - $3,341
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,058 - $4,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,870 - $6,178

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $928.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $199 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport 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: Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport 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 2,924-mile move from Bridgeport, CT, to Tacoma, WA, costs between $2,507 and $11,640 with full-service movers, $2,082 - $7,281 with a moving container, and $1,684 - $4,729 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 $3,665 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.