($1,420+) Tacoma, WA to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Atlanta, GA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,648-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Atlanta, Georgia, with prices running from $2,911 - $13,658. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $357 - $2,380 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tacoma and Atlanta are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tacoma movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,911 - $6,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,248 - $8,647
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,390 - $13,658

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 Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia 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 Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,843 and $6,708. 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 Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,843 - $3,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,159 - $6,708

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA and Atlanta, GA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $833 in Tacoma, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $179 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

Plan on $1,420 - $4,143 for a rental moving truck on the 2,648-mile route from Tacoma, Washington, to Atlanta, Georgia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,003 - $1,146
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,633 - $3,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,143

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 $833.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,003 - $1,146 for the 2,648-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 $71 and $387, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 per night for hotel stops on the 2,648-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $357 - $536.

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

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 Atlanta, GA

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 Tacoma, Washington, to Atlanta, Georgia. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,892 and $4,021.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,625 - $3,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,892 - $4,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,712 - $5,692

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 $89 - $179 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $833.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Atlanta?

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.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Atlanta, GA

Tacoma and Atlanta land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 123 in Tacoma and 113 in Atlanta, and average rent is $1,650/mo vs. $1,900/mo. With an index gap that small, you likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. For reference, walkability is 54 vs 48 and safety scores are 44.45 vs 35.77.

Our take

For a move from Tacoma, WA, to Atlanta, GA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,911 for a studio to $13,658 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,648-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,843 - $6,708. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,420 - $4,143, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $4,248 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.