Bellevue, WA → Tacoma, WA · Local move
About 33 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,340–$2,000, delivery in 0–1 days, 694 carriers on the Bellevue side and 823 in Tacoma.
Tacoma sits about 33 miles southwest of Bellevue, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,340 and $2,000, before packing or storage.
On the Bellevue side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (279 of them authorized for interstate work), and 823 around Tacoma (399 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Tacoma.
Bellevue has a population of about 154,193 and Tacoma about 229,816. The two cities have comparable density (4,533 and 4,413 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,020 | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,340–$2,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bellevue, WA → Tacoma, WA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $840 to $1,250 for a one-bedroom, $1,340 to $2,000 for a two-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,100 for a three-bedroom and $3,110 to $4,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 33 road miles (28 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 2 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Bellevue and Tacoma are in Washington, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bellevue–Tacoma corridor.