Moving from Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA
About 1,116 miles across a state line, from California 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 Anaheim, CA to Tacoma, WA covers about 1,116 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,022 – $6,696 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 603 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,116 miles between California and Washington, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,022 – $6,696 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Anaheim to Tacoma
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,712 – $3,616 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,520 – $6,026 | $3,254 – $4,339 | $2,170 – $2,893 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,022 – $6,696 | $3,616 – $4,821 | $2,411 – $3,214 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,775 – $7,700 | $4,158 – $5,544 | $2,772 – $3,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,529 – $8,705 | $4,701 – $6,267 | $3,134 – $4,178 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,533 – $10,044 | $5,424 – $7,232 | $3,616 – $4,821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,116 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, Anaheim to Tacoma
1,116 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,580. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,022 to $6,696, 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 Anaheim to Tacoma
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 603 people a year (±359) moved from Orange County, CA, home to Anaheim, to Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma. Going the other way: about 130 people a year (±94). Movers from Orange County make up 0.9% 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 43,938 people a year (±5,464) moving from California to Washington and about 26,956 people a year (±4,931) from Washington to California — a net gain for Washington of about 16,982 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| Riverside County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,261 ±1,298 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 7,799 ±1,869 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 5,179 ±1,141 |
| 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
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Anaheim (313 counting those licensed only inside California). 55 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.6% of their 315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 29 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 7 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 12 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
| Terry Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 649215 | Lake Forest · 15 mi | 11 trucks | 10 | 42.9% of 7 |
| 123 Moving and StorageUSDOT 2074992 | Los Angeles · 30 mi | 11 trucks | 15 | 13.3% of 15 |
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 California 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 Anaheim to Tacoma
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,116 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Anaheim
All routes from Anaheim, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim to Fontana, CA | ~28 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Los Angeles, CA | ~36 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Moreno Valley, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to San Diego, CA | ~100 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Oxnard, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Anaheim to Bakersfield, CA | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Anaheim to Las Vegas, NV | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Anaheim to Fresno, CA | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
Also moving to Tacoma: from Seattle, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Anaheim to Tacoma moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anaheim to Tacoma?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,116 miles cost about $3,767 – $5,022 for a studio, $5,022 – $6,696 for a two-bedroom home and $5,775 – $7,700 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anaheim to Tacoma take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Anaheim to Tacoma?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,411 – $3,214 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,022 – $6,696 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,616 – $4,821.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Anaheim to Tacoma?
Yes. Anaheim is in California and Tacoma is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Anaheim hold it.
How many people move from Anaheim to Tacoma each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 603 people a year (margin of error ±359) moved from Orange County, which contains Anaheim, 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.