($789+) Tacoma, WA to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Ontario, CA

For the 1,139-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Ontario, California, full-service movers cost between $2,524 and $9,732. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $364 - $2,428 (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 Tacoma generally start around $316 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,524 - $5,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,264 - $7,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,319 - $9,732

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 Tacoma to Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Ontario, CA

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

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

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 Tacoma, WA to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,314 and $4,388. 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 Tacoma typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,314 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,561 - $3,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,178 - $4,388

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $91 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $182 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 $850 in Tacoma, WA, 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 Ontario, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Ontario?

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 Tacoma, WA to Ontario, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,139 miles from Tacoma, Washington, to Ontario, California, running $796 - $2,007. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $440 - $503
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tacoma daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $796 - $1,430
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $819 - $1,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,019 - $2,007

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $850.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $440 - $503 for the 1,139-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 $73 and $395, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $182 per night for hotel stops on the 1,139-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $364 - $546.

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

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 Tacoma, WA to Ontario, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tacoma, Washington, to Ontario, California. 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 $1,093 and $2,709.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,183 - $2,168
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,262 - $2,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,546

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tacoma, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $850.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 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 Tacoma to Ontario?

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.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Ontario, CA

Day-to-day costs in Ontario are close to what you're used to in Tacoma: cost of living index of 119 versus 123, with average rent of $2,619/mo compared to $1,650/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 54/100 and 44.45/100 in Tacoma versus 48/100 and 49.75/100 in Ontario.