($1,719+) Tacoma, WA to Myrtle Beach, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Myrtle Beach, SC

Full-service movers for the 2,989-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $3,173 and $16,432. 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 $329 - $2,196, 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 Tacoma typically charge a base rate around $316 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,173 - $7,354
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,282 - $9,594
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,991 - $16,432

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 Myrtle Beach.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Myrtle Beach, SC

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in South Carolina are typically members of the South Carolina Trucking Association, 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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $2,090 and $8,081. 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 Tacoma typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,090 - $4,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,876 - $5,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,596 - $8,081

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Tacoma, WA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $769, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $165 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tacoma, WA, and Myrtle Beach, SC, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Plan on $1,650 - $5,071 for a rental moving truck on the 2,989-mile route from Tacoma, Washington, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,044 - $1,193
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Myrtle Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,650 - $3,235
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $3,851
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,306 - $5,071

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 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 $71 and $357 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,044 - $1,193 in fuel for the 2,989-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $769 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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 $2,301 and $4,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,825 - $3,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,301 - $4,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,028 - $6,089

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 $82 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $769.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Myrtle Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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