Tacoma, WA

College Station, TX → Tacoma, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from College Station to Tacoma

About 2,127 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,300–$10,860, delivery in 5–10 days, 110 carriers on the College Station side and 823 in Tacoma.

  • 2,127 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,300–$10,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,127 miles (1,803 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
110 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
823 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Tacoma → College Station

Tacoma sits about 2,127 miles northwest of College Station, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $7,300 to $10,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the College Station side there are 110 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 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.

College Station has a population of about 127,472 and Tacoma about 229,816. Tacoma is the denser city (4,413 people per square mile versus 2,354 in College Station), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from College Station to Tacoma

Full-service estimate for 2,127 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,920 $3,560 $4,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,380 $5,340 $6,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,300 $8,900 $10,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,680 $14,240 $17,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,060 $19,580 $23,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,940–$4,140

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,920–$4,290

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,300–$10,860

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near College Station (origin)

All-N-1 Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3517665
MC
1166477
Based in
Bryan, TX 77803 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Conlee-Garrett Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3997826
MC
1543389
Based in
Bryan, TX 77801 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Clarke Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2566642
MC
896373
Based in
College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

D&d Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1384337
MC
527500
Based in
College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Two Men And A Truck Bcs

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4174624
MC
1606308
Based in
College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Garrett Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
115045
MC
133712
Based in
College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

C&c Oilfield Hauling

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1320848
MC
511132
Based in
Bryan, TX 77808 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Ace Plus Moving And More Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4117888
MC
1574291
Based in
Bryan, TX 77808 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 110 movers in College Station

Near Tacoma (destination)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Nichols Trucking Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462097
MC
1130435
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Pacific Cascade Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1740705
MC
637497
Based in
Sumner, WA 98390 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 823 movers in Tacoma

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from College Station to Tacoma?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,340 for a studio, $4,380 to $6,510 for a one-bedroom, $7,300 to $10,860 for a two-bedroom, $11,680 to $17,370 for a three-bedroom and $16,060 to $23,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tacoma from College Station?

About 2,127 road miles (1,803 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for College Station to Tacoma?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,940 to $4,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,920 to $4,290. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 College Station–Tacoma corridor.