($1,722+) Tacoma, WA to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Burlington, VT

For the 2,953-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Burlington, Vermont, full-service movers cost between $3,368 and $15,505. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $356 - $2,372 (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 Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,368 - $7,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,984 - $10,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,377 - $15,505

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 Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Burlington, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,059 and $7,721. 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 Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,059 - $3,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,697 - $5,422
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,877 - $7,721

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA and Burlington, VT. 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 $830 in Tacoma, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 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 Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

A rental truck for this 2,953-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $1,671 and $4,983. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,114 - $1,274
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Burlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,671 - $3,376
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,829 - $4,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,265 - $4,983

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 $830.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,114 - $1,274 for the 2,953-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 $71 and $385, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 per night for hotel stops on the 2,953-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $356 - $534.

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

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 Burlington, VT

If you're moving a larger household from Tacoma, Washington, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Burlington, Vermont.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,114 and $4,657.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,947 - $3,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,114 - $4,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,890 - $6,177

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $830.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $178 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

Day-to-day costs in Burlington are close to what you're used to in Tacoma: cost of living index of 112 versus 123, with average rent of $2,200/mo compared to $1,650/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 54/100 and 44.45/100 in Tacoma versus 59/100 and 56.67/100 in Burlington.