($1,753+) Tacoma, WA to Jacksonville, FL Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,993-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $3,140 and $15,650. 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 $337 - $2,244, 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 Jacksonville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,140 - $7,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,779 - $10,301
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,275 - $15,650

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 Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $2,048 and $7,454. 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 Tacoma typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,048 - $4,037
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,630 - $5,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,747 - $7,454

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 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 $785 in Tacoma, WA, 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 Jacksonville, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 2,993-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $1,753 and $4,730, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,069 - $1,221
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,753 - $3,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,806 - $3,851
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,424 - $4,730

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $785.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,069 - $1,221 for the 2,993-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 $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 2,993-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $505.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

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 Jacksonville, Florida.

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 $2,235 and $4,821.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,939 - $3,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,028 - $6,340

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tacoma, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $785.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $168 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 Tacoma to Jacksonville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Jacksonville, FL

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