($1,530+) Tacoma, WA to Chattanooga, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Chattanooga, TN

Full-service movers for the 2,532-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $2,817 and $14,350. 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 Chattanooga:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,817 - $7,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,372 - $9,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,386 - $14,350

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 Chattanooga.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Chattanooga, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chattanooga, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $1,870 and $6,645. 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 Chattanooga:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,870 - $3,806
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,596 - $5,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,303 - $6,645

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA and Chattanooga, TN. 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 $769 in Tacoma, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $165 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 Chattanooga?

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 Chattanooga, TN

Truck rentals from Tacoma, Washington, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, range from $1,485 - $4,241 for the 2,532-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $885 - $1,011
• 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 Chattanooga based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,525
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,951 - $4,241

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 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 $71 and $357 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $885 - $1,011 in fuel for the 2,532-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $769 in Tacoma, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Chattanooga, TN

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 Chattanooga, Tennessee. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,899 and $4,033.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,649 - $3,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,899 - $4,033
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,697 - $5,708

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 Chattanooga?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Chattanooga, TN

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