($1,415+) Tacoma, WA to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers for the 2,485-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $2,816 and $14,144. 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 $329 - $2,196, 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 Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,816 - $6,761
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,284 - $9,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,136 - $14,144

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 Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Lafayette, LA

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the group most Louisiana 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 Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,924 and $7,107. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tacoma runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,924 - $3,506
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,443 - $4,874
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,531 - $7,107

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $165 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 $769 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 Lafayette, LA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

A rental truck for this 2,485-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $1,415 and $4,289. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $868 - $992
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,415 - $2,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,916 - $4,289

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $868 - $992 for the 2,485-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $769.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,485-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $165 per night, adding $329 - $494 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $329.

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

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 Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tacoma, Washington, to Lafayette, Louisiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,974 and $4,225.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,647 - $3,350
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,974 - $4,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,663 - $5,464

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 $82 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $769.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Lafayette?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Tacoma, WA vs Lafayette, LA

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