($1,587+) Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers for the 3,066-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,739 and $12,846. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $419 - $2,796, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Boston typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,739 - $6,353
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,171 - $8,544
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,166 - $12,846

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 Boston to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tacoma, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,107 and $7,233. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Boston typically runs around $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,107 - $4,072
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,524 - $5,346
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,488 - $7,233

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Boston, MA and Tacoma, WA. 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 Boston, MA, 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 Boston to Tacoma?

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 Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 3,066 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington, running $1,587 - $4,456. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,364 - $1,559
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,587 - $3,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,736 - $3,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,309 - $4,456

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $979.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,364 - $1,559 for the 3,066-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 3,066-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $419 - $629.

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

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 Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,258 and $4,276.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,787 - $3,664
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,061 - $4,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,848 - $6,088

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 $105 - $210 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 Boston, Massachusetts, typically costs $979.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Tacoma?

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: Boston, MA vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, side by side with Boston 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 Boston, MA, to Tacoma, WA, 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 $2,739 - $12,846 on the 3,066-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $2,107 - $7,233, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,587 - $4,456. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,171 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 Joint Base Lewis-McChord and MultiCare Health System.