($743+) Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,130-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Tacoma, Washington, with costs ranging from $1,208 - $8,545. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $445 - $2,964. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Anaheim and Tacoma. Local movers in Anaheim typically start around $182 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,208 - $5,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,895 - $6,325
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,579 - $8,545

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 Anaheim to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim 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 Anaheim to Tacoma?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,289 and $4,301. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Anaheim typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,289 - $2,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,133 - $4,301

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 Anaheim, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,037, 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 $111 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $222 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Anaheim, CA, and Tacoma, WA, 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 Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,130-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $796 and $2,091, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $533 - $609
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $796 - $1,415
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $811 - $1,803
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,081 - $2,091

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $222 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 Anaheim, California, usually costs about $1,037 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,130-mile drive falls between $533 and $609, 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 $74 and $445 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Anaheim, California, to Tacoma, Washington. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,249 and $2,709.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,249 - $2,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,760 - $3,580

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 $111 - $222 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 Anaheim, California, typically costs $1,037.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim 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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Anaheim, CA 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 Anaheim 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.