($1,478+) Tacoma, WA to Montgomery, AL Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $3,116 and $14,306. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,624-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $316 - $2,108, 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 Montgomery. 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 Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,116 - $6,920
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,437 - $9,147
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,008 - $14,306

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 — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,883 and $7,208. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tacoma runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,883 - $3,580
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,493 - $4,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,399 - $7,208

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

Renting a moving truck for the 2,624-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $1,555 and $4,182, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $1,555 - $3,099
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,716 - $3,409
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,182

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $158 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 $69 and $343 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $880 - $1,006 in fuel for the 2,624-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $738 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,074 and $4,069.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,783 - $3,189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,074 - $4,069
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,775 - $5,652

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 $79 and $158.
• 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 $738.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

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.