($1,399+) Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,597-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $2,916 - $14,030. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $344 - $2,292. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tacoma and New Orleans. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,916 - $6,917
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,045 - $8,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,086 - $14,030

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Orleans, 48% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana 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 New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,917 and $6,699. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,917 - $3,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,461 - $4,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,456 - $6,699

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 $802 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $172 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 New Orleans, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Plan on $1,399 - $4,201 for a rental moving truck on the 2,597-mile route from Tacoma, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $947 - $1,082
• 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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,878
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,593 - $3,359
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,201

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $172 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 $372 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $947 - $1,082 in fuel for the 2,597-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $802 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

If you're moving a larger household from Tacoma, Washington, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $2,007 and $3,899.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,575 - $3,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,007 - $3,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,501 - $5,522

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 $86 - $172 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 $802.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to New Orleans?

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.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs New Orleans, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA, 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 $2,916 - $14,030 on the 2,597-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,917 - $6,699, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,399 - $4,201. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,045 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 Entergy and Ochsner Health System.