($1,722+) Burlington, VT to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,974-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Tacoma, Washington, with costs ranging from $3,176 - $15,195. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $349 - $2,328. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Burlington and Tacoma. Local movers in Burlington typically start around $594 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,176 - $7,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,934 - $10,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,096 - $15,195

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 Burlington to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tacoma, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, 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 Burlington, VT to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,996 and $7,799. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tacoma. If you go over that window, storage in Burlington adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,996 - $4,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,833 - $5,479
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,952 - $7,799

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $175 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 $815 in Burlington, VT, 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 Tacoma, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Tacoma, WA

Plan on $1,654 - $4,790 for a rental moving truck on the 2,974-mile route from Burlington, Vermont, to Tacoma, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,101 - $1,259
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,654 - $3,442
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,829 - $3,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,382 - $4,790

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $175 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 $76 and $378 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,101 - $1,259 in fuel for the 2,974-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $815 in Burlington, Vermont, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Burlington, Vermont, 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 $1,048 and $4,702.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,890 - $3,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,071 - $4,702
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,010 - $5,927

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $87 - $175 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about five hours typically runs $815.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington 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.
3. DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. 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: Burlington, VT vs Tacoma, WA

Burlington and Tacoma land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 112 in Burlington and 123 in Tacoma, and rent tracks closely too ($2,200/mo vs. $1,650/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (59 vs 54) and safety scores (56.67 vs 44.45) come out about the same too.