($804+) Cheyenne, WY to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cheyenne, WY to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers for the 1,248-mile relocation from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,412 and $10,054. 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 $328 - $2,184, 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 Cheyenne typically charge a base rate around $290 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,412 - $5,941
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,136 - $7,853
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,456 - $10,054

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 Cheyenne to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Cheyenne, WY to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 86% of Cheyenne movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tacoma, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Cheyenne, WY to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,287 and $4,111. 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 Cheyenne typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,366
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,330
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,136 - $4,111

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $764 in Cheyenne, WY, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tacoma, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Cheyenne to Tacoma?

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 Cheyenne, WY to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck for this 1,248-mile move from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $804 and $2,055. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $434 - $496
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Cheyenne daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cheyenne to Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $804 - $1,505
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $802 - $1,755
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,104 - $2,055

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $164 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 $355 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $434 - $496 in fuel for the 1,248-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $764 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Cheyenne, WY to Tacoma, WA

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 Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Tacoma, Washington. 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 $1,338 and $2,690.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $2,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,338 - $2,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,600

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $764.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Cheyenne to Tacoma?

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: Cheyenne, WY vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, side by side with Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY, to Tacoma, WA, 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 $2,412 - $10,054 on the 1,248-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,287 - $4,111 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $804 - $2,055 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,136 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 Joint Base Lewis-McChord and MultiCare Health System.