($1,500+) Pittsburgh, PA to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,546-mile move from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Tacoma, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,400 - $11,629. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $313 - $2,088. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Pittsburgh and Tacoma. Local movers in Pittsburgh typically start around $185 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,400 - $6,084
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,801 - $7,435
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,076 - $11,629

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 Pittsburgh to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Pittsburgh, PA to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 73% of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Tacoma?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,851 and $7,064. 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 Pittsburgh typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,851 - $3,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,349 - $4,938
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,575 - $7,064

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $731 in Pittsburgh, PA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $157 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tacoma, WA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,546 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Tacoma, Washington, running $1,411 - $4,199. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $846 - $967
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Pittsburgh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,411 - $2,961
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,012 - $4,199

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, usually costs about $731 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,546-mile drive falls between $846 and $967, 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 $52 and $313 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 $1,978 and $4,115.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,666 - $3,459
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,978 - $4,115
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,861 - $5,708

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 $78 - $157 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $731.

What are the best freight companies from Pittsburgh 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. Pitt Ohio (4.5/5 stars): Pitt Ohio 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: Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh 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.