($1,749+) Tacoma, WA to Port St. Lucie, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Port St. Lucie, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Tacoma, Washington, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, costs between $3,234 and $15,634. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 3,198-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $340 - $2,268, 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 Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,234 - $7,344
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,330 - $10,701
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,933 - $15,634

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 Port St. Lucie.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Port St. Lucie, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Port St. Lucie, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tacoma to Port St. Lucie?

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, 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 Port St. Lucie, FL

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, cost between $2,123 and $7,973. 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 Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,123 - $4,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,672 - $6,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,692 - $7,973

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Port St. Lucie, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $794 in Tacoma, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Port St. Lucie?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL

Plan on $1,818 - $4,865 for a rental moving truck on the 3,198-mile route from Tacoma, Washington, to Port St. Lucie, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,154 - $1,319
• 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 Port St. Lucie based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,818 - $3,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,932 - $4,001
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,490 - $4,865

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tacoma, Washington, usually costs about $794 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 3,198-mile drive falls between $1,154 and $1,319, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $340 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to Port St. Lucie?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL

For larger DIY moves from Tacoma, Washington, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,292 and $4,711.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tacoma to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,891 - $3,543
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,984 - $6,631

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 $85 - $170 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 $794.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Port St. Lucie?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL

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