Port Angeles, WA → Tacoma, WA · Short-haul move
About 89 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,650–$2,460, delivery in 1–2 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 823 in Tacoma.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Tacoma, WA covers roughly 89 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 14 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,650 and $2,460, before packing or storage.
On the Port Angeles side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 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.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Tacoma about 229,816. Tacoma is the denser city (4,413 people per square mile versus 1,864 in Port Angeles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $940 | $1,150 | $1,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,580 | $4,370 | $5,330 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,650–$2,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, 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 $940 to $1,400 for a studio, $1,070 to $1,590 for a one-bedroom, $1,650 to $2,460 for a two-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,670 for a three-bedroom and $3,580 to $5,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 89 road miles (76 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 14 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 Port Angeles 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Port Angeles–Tacoma corridor.