($774+) Tacoma, WA to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Anaheim, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,131-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Anaheim, California, with costs ranging from $2,499 - $10,224. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $419 - $2,796. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tacoma and Anaheim. Local movers in Tacoma typically start around $316 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,499 - $5,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,078 - $7,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,215 - $10,224

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 Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, 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 Tacoma, WA to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,238 and $4,301. 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 Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,301

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA and Anaheim, CA. 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 $979 in Tacoma, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $105 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $210 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 Anaheim?

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 Anaheim, CA

A rental truck for this 1,131-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Anaheim, California, costs between $759 and $2,028. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $503 - $575
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Anaheim based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $759 - $1,459
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $795 - $1,665
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,019 - $2,028

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $979.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $503 - $575 for the 1,131-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $84 and $454, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $210 per night for hotel stops on the 1,131-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $419 - $629.

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

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 Anaheim, CA

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 Anaheim, California. 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 $1,288 and $2,657.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,511

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tacoma, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $979.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $105 - $210 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 Tacoma to Anaheim?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Tacoma, WA vs Anaheim, CA

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