Bend, OR → Tacoma, WA · Regional long-distance move
About 269 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,840–$4,230, delivery in 1–3 days, 51 carriers on the Bend side and 823 in Tacoma.
The route from Bend, OR to Tacoma, WA covers roughly 269 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,840 to $4,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 20 min.
On the Bend side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 of them authorized for interstate work), and 823 around Tacoma (399 interstate). For an interstate 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.
Bend has a population of about 107,342 and Tacoma about 229,816. Tacoma is the denser city (4,413 people per square mile versus 2,952 in Bend), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,710 | $2,080 | $2,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,550 | $6,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,250 | $7,630 | $9,300 |
$430–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,840–$4,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bend, OR → 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 $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,710 to $2,540 for a one-bedroom, $2,840 to $4,230 for a two-bedroom, $4,550 to $6,770 for a three-bedroom and $6,250 to $9,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 269 road miles (228 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Oregon into Washington makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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 Bend–Tacoma corridor.