($1,511+) Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA

Full-service movers for the 2,597-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $2,996 and $13,850. 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 $344 - $2,292, 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,996 - $6,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,416 - $8,854
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,639 - $13,850

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, 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 Tacoma, WA to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,989 and $7,018. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,989 - $3,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,503 - $5,053
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,620 - $7,018

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $172 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in New Orleans, LA, 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 $802 in Tacoma, WA. 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 Tacoma to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,597 miles from Tacoma, Washington, to New Orleans, Louisiana, running $1,496 - $4,231. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $947 - $1,082
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,496 - $3,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,554 - $3,484
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,985 - $4,231

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $172 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $74 and $372 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $947 - $1,082 in fuel for the 2,597-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $802 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

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 New Orleans, Louisiana.

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 $2,062 and $4,085.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,702 - $3,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,062 - $4,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,620 - $5,898

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $86 and $172.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $802.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

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