($1,416+) Tacoma, WA to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Pittsburgh, PA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,524-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,797 - $13,238. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $332 - $2,212 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tacoma and Pittsburgh are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tacoma movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,797 - $6,135
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,938 - $8,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,480 - $13,238

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,861 and $6,618. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tacoma costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,861 - $3,465
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,249 - $5,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,032 - $6,618

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA and Pittsburgh, PA. 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 $774 in Tacoma, WA, 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 $166 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 Tacoma to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Truck rentals from Tacoma, Washington, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, range from $1,416 - $3,847 for the 2,524-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $888 - $1,015
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,416 - $2,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,168
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,847

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 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 $72 and $359 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $888 - $1,015 in fuel for the 2,524-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $774 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA

For larger DIY moves from Tacoma, Washington, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,799 and $3,779.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,562 - $2,933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,779
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,476 - $5,033

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 $166.
• 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 $774.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Pittsburgh?

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.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Pittsburgh, PA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Pittsburgh, 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.

Our take

A move from Tacoma, WA, to Pittsburgh, PA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,797 - $13,238 on the 2,524-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,861 - $6,618, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,416 - $3,847. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,938 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include UPMC and The PNC Financial Services Group.