($1,483+) Tacoma, WA to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Baltimore, MD

Full-service movers for the 2,766-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $2,693 and $13,293. 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 $333 - $2,220, 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,693 - $6,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,493 - $8,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,537 - $13,293

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Baltimore, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Maryland Motor Truck Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,822 and $6,870. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tacoma costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,822 - $3,583
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,562 - $5,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,294 - $6,870

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA and Baltimore, MD. 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 $777 in Tacoma, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $167 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 Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

Truck rentals from Tacoma, Washington, to Baltimore, Maryland, range from $1,483 - $4,114 for the 2,766-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $977 - $1,116
• 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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,483 - $3,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,722 - $3,599
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,093 - $4,114

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 $777.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $977 - $1,116 for the 2,766-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 $361, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $167 per night for hotel stops on the 2,766-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $333 - $500.

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

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 Baltimore, MD

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 Baltimore, Maryland. 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 $1,890 and $4,197.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,640 - $3,158
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,890 - $4,197
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,608 - $5,440

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 $83 - $167 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $777.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Tacoma, WA, to Baltimore, MD, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,693 - $13,293 on the 2,766-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,822 - $6,870 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,483 - $4,114 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,493 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Social Security Administration and Laureate International Universities.