($1,390+) Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers for the 2,428-mile relocation from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,760 and $12,474. 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 $297 - $1,980, 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 Cleveland typically charge a base rate around $185 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,760 - $6,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,991 - $7,815
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,724 - $12,474

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 Cleveland to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Tacoma?

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,863 and $6,602. 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 Cleveland typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,863 - $3,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,486 - $4,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,287 - $6,602

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 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 $693 in Cleveland, OH. 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Truck rentals from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tacoma, Washington, range from $1,375 - $4,008 for the 2,428-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $765 - $874
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,884
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,466
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,008

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $74 and $347.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $765 and $874 for the 2,428-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $693 for 2 movers in Cleveland, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cleveland, Ohio, 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 $891 and $3,809.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,743 - $3,371
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,873 - $3,809
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,604 - $5,226

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cleveland, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $693.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $149 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 Cleveland 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.
3. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland 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.