($1,290+) Tacoma, WA to Dallas, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Dallas, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Tacoma, Washington, to Dallas, Texas, costs between $3,000 and $12,570. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,095-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $341 - $2,276, 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 Tacoma and Dallas. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tacoma tend to start around $316 plus $133/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 Tacoma to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,000 - $6,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,266 - $9,126
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,999 - $12,570

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 Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dallas, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,756 and $6,204. 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 Tacoma typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,184 - $4,411
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,934 - $6,204

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $797 in Tacoma, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $171 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Dallas, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Dallas?

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 Dallas, TX

A rental truck for this 2,095-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Dallas, Texas, costs between $1,227 and $3,486. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $759 - $867
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,382 - $2,989
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,486

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $171 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 $74 and $370 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $759 - $867 in fuel for the 2,095-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $797 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Dallas, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tacoma, Washington, to Dallas, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,818 and $3,674.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,534 - $2,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,517 - $4,866

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 $85 and $171.
• 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 Tacoma, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $797.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Dallas?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Tacoma, WA vs Dallas, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dallas, side by side with Tacoma 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.