($1,440+) Tacoma, WA to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Montgomery, AL

For the 2,624-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $2,917 and $14,061. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $316 - $2,108 (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 Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,917 - $6,738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,450 - $8,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,207 - $14,061

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 Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Montgomery, 45% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,946 and $6,540. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Montgomery. If you go over that window, storage in Tacoma adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,946 - $3,418
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,451 - $4,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,145 - $6,540

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $79 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $158 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 $738 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 Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Montgomery?

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 Montgomery, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,624 miles from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, running $1,440 - $4,074. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $880 - $1,006
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,440 - $2,761
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,607 - $3,489
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,990 - $4,074

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $880 - $1,006 for the 2,624-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 Tacoma, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $738.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,624-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $158 per night, adding $316 - $474 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $316.

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

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 Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,845 and $4,044.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,602 - $3,237
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,845 - $4,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,754 - $5,286

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $79 - $158 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tacoma, Washington, typically costs $738.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, AL, 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 $2,917 - $14,061 on the 2,624-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,946 - $6,540, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,440 - $4,074. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,450 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 Alfa and Colonial Banc Group.