($1,343+) Tacoma, WA to Corpus Christi, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Corpus Christi, TX

Full-service movers for the 2,299-mile relocation from Tacoma, Washington, to Corpus Christi, Texas, cost between $2,820 and $13,356. 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 $322 - $2,148, 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 Corpus Christi:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,820 - $6,493
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,957 - $8,471
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,730 - $13,356

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 Corpus Christi.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Corpus Christi, TX

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Corpus Christi, TX

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Corpus Christi, Texas, cost between $1,625 and $6,213. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Corpus Christi. If you go over that window, storage in Tacoma adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,625 - $3,234
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,148 - $4,312
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,922 - $6,213

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Corpus Christi, TX, 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 $752 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 Corpus Christi?

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 Corpus Christi, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,299 miles from Tacoma, Washington, to Corpus Christi, Texas, running $1,343 - $3,678. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $786 - $898
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $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 Corpus Christi based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,343 - $2,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,370 - $2,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,835 - $3,678

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $376.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $786 and $898 for the 2,299-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $752 for 2 movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to Corpus Christi?

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 Corpus Christi, TX

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 Corpus Christi, Texas.

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 $1,736 and $3,450.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,478 - $3,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,736 - $3,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,434 - $4,674

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 $81 - $161 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $752.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Corpus Christi?

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.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Corpus Christi, TX

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

A move from Tacoma, WA, to Corpus Christi, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,820 - $13,356 on the 2,299-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,625 - $6,213, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,343 - $3,678. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,957 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Corpus Christi tend to point to low cost of living and pleasant winter months, though temperamental weather and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi ISD.