Moving from Virginia Beach, VA to Tacoma, WA
About 2,857 miles across a state line, from Virginia 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Tacoma, WA covers about 2,857 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,857 – $17,142 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 58 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,857 miles from Virginia 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 $12,857 – $17,142 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 52 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 Virginia Beach to Tacoma
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,642 – $12,857 | $6,943 – $9,257 | $4,628 – $6,171 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,571 – $15,428 | $8,331 – $11,108 | $5,554 – $7,405 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,857 – $17,142 | $9,257 – $12,342 | $6,171 – $8,228 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,785 – $19,713 | $10,645 – $14,194 | $7,097 – $9,462 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,713 – $22,285 | $12,034 – $16,045 | $8,022 – $10,697 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,285 – $25,713 | $13,885 – $18,513 | $9,257 – $12,342 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,857 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, Virginia Beach to Tacoma
2,857 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $14,285. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,857 to $17,142, 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 Virginia Beach to Tacoma
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 58 people a year (±67) moved from Virginia Beach city, VA, home to Virginia Beach, to Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 63 people a year (±83). Movers from Virginia Beach city make up 0.1% 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 4,604 people a year (±1,918) moving from Virginia to Washington and about 3,386 people a year (±1,212) from Washington to Virginia — a net gain for Washington of about 1,218 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Norfolk City, VA | 4,962 ±856 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 4,617 ±1,082 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,384 ±467 |
| Hampton City, VA | 816 ±274 |
| Duval County, FL | 727 ±479 |
| 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
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Virginia Beach (55 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.9% of their 319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncUSDOT 139659 | Chesapeake · 17 mi | 240 trucks | 426 | 20.2% of 247 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 163678 | Chesapeake · 25 mi | 44 trucks | 40 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageUSDOT 1581633 | Suffolk · 27 mi | 43 trucks | 46 | 40.0% of 25 |
| Apple MovingUSDOT 795385 | Norfolk · 16 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Monroe Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 169188 | Norfolk · 13 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage CoincUSDOT 120995 | Virginia Beach · 7 mi | 17 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Beach to Tacoma
Insist on a survey
Over 2,857 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 2,857 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 Virginia Beach
All routes from Virginia Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach to Norfolk, VA | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Chesapeake, VA | ~25 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Virginia Beach to Richmond, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Virginia Beach to Annapolis, MD | ~175 mi | $788 – $1,050 |
| Virginia Beach to Washington, DC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| Virginia Beach to Raleigh, NC | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Virginia Beach to Baltimore, MD | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
| Virginia Beach to Durham, NC | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
Also moving to Tacoma: from Seattle, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Virginia Beach to Tacoma moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Tacoma?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,857 miles cost about $9,642 – $12,857 for a studio, $12,857 – $17,142 for a two-bedroom home and $14,785 – $19,713 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach to Tacoma take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 52 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 Virginia Beach to Tacoma?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,171 – $8,228 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,857 – $17,142 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,257 – $12,342.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Virginia Beach to Tacoma?
Yes. Virginia Beach is in Virginia and Tacoma is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Virginia Beach hold it.
How many people move from Virginia Beach to Tacoma each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 58 people a year (margin of error ±67) moved from Virginia Beach city, which contains Virginia Beach, 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.