Moving from Tacoma, WA to Vancouver, WA
About 131 miles inside Washington. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Washington, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Tacoma, WA to Vancouver, WA covers about 131 miles and is a move within Washington. Full-service movers cost $590 – $786 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 350 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 131 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $590 – $786. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Washington
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Tacoma to Vancouver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $318 – $424 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $531 – $707 | $382 – $509 | $255 – $340 |
| 2 bedrooms | $590 – $786 | $424 – $566 | $283 – $377 |
| 3 bedrooms | $678 – $904 | $488 – $651 | $325 – $434 |
| 4 bedrooms | $766 – $1,022 | $552 – $736 | $368 – $490 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $884 – $1,179 | $637 – $849 | $424 – $566 |
Transport only, for an estimated 131 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, Tacoma to Vancouver
131 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $655. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $590 to $786, 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 Tacoma to Vancouver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 350 people a year (±174) moved from Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma, to Clark County, WA, home to Vancouver. Going the other way: about 538 people a year (±274). Movers from Pierce County make up 1.3% of the 27,550 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Thurston County, WA | 4,280 ±881 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 2,173 ±637 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,389 ±683 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 1,366 ±400 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR | 5,403 ±773 |
| Washington County, OR | 1,607 ±450 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,325 ±340 |
| King County, WA | 1,044 ±298 |
| Cowlitz County, WA | 980 ±248 |
Licensed movers at each end
233 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Tacoma. 86 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.6% of their 367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 4 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 505087 | Kent · 16 mi | 59 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hansen Bros Moving & StorageUSDOT 8257 | Bellevue · 22 mi | 46 trucks | 10 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Graebel Moving ServicesUSDOT 2105002 | Kent · 13 mi | 39 trucks | 0 | — |
| 4252510911USDOT 153161 | Kent · 13 mi | 31 trucks | 22 | 37.5% of 8 |
| Eco-MoversUSDOT 3227005 | Seattle · 27 mi | 30 trucks | 19 | 12.5% of 8 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Vancouver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Vancouver: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Washington, so Washington rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Washington licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Washington, so your protection on this 131-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Tacoma to Vancouver
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 131 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Vancouver
A local move inside Vancouver 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 Vancouver are Portland (about 9 mi), Salem (about 59 mi), Olympia (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Tacoma
All routes from Tacoma, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma to Seattle, WA | ~29 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Tacoma to Olympia, WA | ~30 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Tacoma to Portland, OR | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Tacoma to Eugene, OR | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Tacoma to Spokane, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Tacoma to Boise, ID | ~458 mi | $2,061 – $2,748 |
| Tacoma to Reno, NV | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Tacoma to Sacramento, CA | ~700 mi | $3,150 – $4,200 |
Also moving to Vancouver: from Portland, OR, from Salem, OR, from Olympia, WA, from Eugene, OR.
Tacoma to Vancouver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tacoma to Vancouver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 131 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $590 – $786 for a two-bedroom home and $678 – $904 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tacoma to Vancouver take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tacoma to Vancouver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $283 – $377 for a two-bedroom home, against $590 – $786 with full-service movers; a moving container is $424 – $566.
Is Tacoma to Vancouver an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Washington, so the move is regulated by Washington rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Washington requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Tacoma to Vancouver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 350 people a year (margin of error ±174) moved from Pierce County, which contains Tacoma, to Clark County, which contains Vancouver.
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.