($1,801+) Tampa, FL to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Tacoma, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 3,105-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Tacoma, Washington, with prices running from $2,582 - $11,865. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $335 - $2,232 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tampa and Tacoma are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tampa movers tend to run around $266 as a base rate plus $84/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,582 - $6,353
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,092 - $7,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,475 - $11,865

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 Tampa to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,186 and $7,736. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tampa costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,186 - $4,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,617 - $5,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,920 - $7,736

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $167 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tacoma, WA, 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 $781 in Tampa, FL. 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 Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Tacoma, WA

Truck rentals from Tampa, Florida, to Tacoma, Washington, range from $1,818 - $4,717 for the 3,105-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,103 - $1,260
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,818 - $3,529
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $4,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,372 - $4,717

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $781.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,103 - $1,260 for the 3,105-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 $67 and $363, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $167 per night for hotel stops on the 3,105-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $335 - $502.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa 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 Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, Florida, 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 $2,159 and $4,664.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,853 - $3,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,159 - $4,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,893 - $6,189

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tampa, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $781.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $167 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL 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 Tampa 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.