($1,115+) Madison, WI to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Tacoma, WA

Hiring full-service movers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $2,548 and $11,186. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,937-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $333 - $2,220, 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 Madison and Tacoma. For a rough baseline, movers based in Madison tend to start around $371 plus $85/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 Madison to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,548 - $5,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,383 - $7,556
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,492 - $11,186

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 Madison to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tacoma, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Madison 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 Madison, WI to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,719 and $5,565. 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 Madison typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,719 - $3,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,096 - $4,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,957 - $5,565

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Madison, WI and Tacoma, WA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $777 in Madison, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $167 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Madison 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 Madison, WI to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck for this 1,937-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $1,127 and $3,164. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $684 - $782
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,295 - $2,665
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,683 - $3,164

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $684 - $782 for the 1,937-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours typically costs around $777.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,937-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $167 per night, adding $333 - $500 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $333.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison 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 Madison, WI to Tacoma, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Madison, Wisconsin, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,779 and $3,480.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,547 - $2,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,480
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,411 - $4,734

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 $83 and $167.
• 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 Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly five hours typically average $777.

What are the best freight companies from Madison 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.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Madison, WI 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 Madison 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.