($1,284+) Tacoma, WA to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Akron, OH

For the 2,429-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Akron, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $2,655 and $13,148. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $319 - $2,124 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tacoma generally start around $316 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,655 - $6,535
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,918 - $8,668
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,056 - $13,148

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 Akron.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Akron, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,722 and $6,291. 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 Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,722 - $3,499
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,277 - $4,916
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,226 - $6,291

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Akron, OH, 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 $743 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 Akron?

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 Akron, OH

Truck rentals from Tacoma, Washington, to Akron, Ohio, range from $1,284 - $3,971 for the 2,429-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $821 - $938
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,284 - $2,485
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,449 - $3,207
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,941 - $3,971

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $159 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 $69 and $345 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $821 - $938 in fuel for the 2,429-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $743 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Akron, OH

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 Akron, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,876 and $3,668.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,644 - $2,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $3,668
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,631 - $4,878

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 $80 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $743.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Akron, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Akron, 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 Akron, OH, 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 $2,655 - $13,148 on the 2,429-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,722 - $6,291 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,284 - $3,971 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,918 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 Goodyear and Signet Jewelers.