Fairfax, VA → Tacoma, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,735 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,590–$12,790, delivery in 7–14 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 823 in Tacoma.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Tacoma, WA covers roughly 2,735 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,590 to $12,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 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.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Tacoma about 229,816. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 4,413 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $3,440 | $4,190 | $5,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,160 | $6,290 | $7,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,590 | $10,480 | $12,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,750 | $16,770 | $20,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,910 | $23,060 | $28,130 |
$3,860–$5,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,590–$12,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → 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 $3,440 to $5,110 for a studio, $5,160 to $7,670 for a one-bedroom, $8,590 to $12,790 for a two-bedroom, $13,750 to $20,460 for a three-bedroom and $18,910 to $28,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,735 road miles (2,318 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Virginia 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 $3,860 to $5,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. 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 Fairfax–Tacoma corridor.