Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Tacoma, WA
About 1,278 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Washington, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Tacoma, WA covers about 1,278 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,751 – $7,668 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 699 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,278 miles from Arizona to Washington. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,751 – $7,668 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Tacoma
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,313 – $5,751 | $3,106 – $4,141 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,176 – $6,901 | $3,727 – $4,969 | $2,484 – $3,313 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,751 – $7,668 | $4,141 – $5,521 | $2,760 – $3,681 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,614 – $8,818 | $4,762 – $6,349 | $3,175 – $4,233 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,476 – $9,968 | $5,383 – $7,177 | $3,589 – $4,785 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,627 – $11,502 | $6,211 – $8,281 | $4,141 – $5,521 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,278 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Phoenix to Tacoma
1,278 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,390. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,751 to $7,668, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Phoenix to Tacoma
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 699 people a year (±264) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma. Going the other way: about 1,389 people a year (±683). Movers from Maricopa County make up 1.1% of the 66,251 people a year who moved into Pierce County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,638 people a year (±2,604) moving from Arizona to Washington and about 17,601 people a year (±3,256) from Washington to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 8,963 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 21,425 ±1,746 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 3,431 ±792 |
| Thurston County, WA | 2,445 ±553 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 1,887 ±733 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 1,137 ±524 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tacoma end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tacoma: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Kent, 39 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Washington, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Phoenix to Tacoma
Insist on a survey
Over 1,278 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,278 miles of handling.
Arriving in Tacoma
A local move inside Tacoma later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tacoma are Seattle (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 30 mi), Vancouver (about 131 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
Also moving to Tacoma: from Seattle, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Phoenix to Tacoma moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Tacoma?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,278 miles cost about $4,313 – $5,751 for a studio, $5,751 – $7,668 for a two-bedroom home and $6,614 – $8,818 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Tacoma take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Tacoma?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,760 – $3,681 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,751 – $7,668 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,141 – $5,521.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Tacoma?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Tacoma is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Tacoma each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 699 people a year (margin of error ±264) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to Pierce County, which contains Tacoma.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.