Amarillo, TX

Tacoma, WA → Amarillo, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Tacoma to Amarillo

About 1,593 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,400–$9,520, delivery in 5–10 days, 823 carriers on the Tacoma side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 1,593 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,400–$9,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,593 miles (1,350 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
823 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Tacoma

The route from Tacoma, WA to Amarillo, TX covers roughly 1,593 miles by road, a southeast-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 $6,400 to $9,520 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 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Tacoma side there are 823 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Tacoma has a population of about 229,816 and Amarillo about 205,130. Tacoma is considerably denser (4,413 people per square mile versus 1,959), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Tacoma to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,593 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,560 $3,120 $3,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,840 $4,680 $5,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,400 $7,810 $9,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,240 $12,490 $15,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,080 $17,170 $20,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,240–$3,160

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

Portable container

$2,440–$3,590

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

Full-service mover

$6,400–$9,520

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Tacoma (origin)

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

Near Amarillo (destination)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tacoma to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,810 for a studio, $3,840 to $5,710 for a one-bedroom, $6,400 to $9,520 for a two-bedroom, $10,240 to $15,240 for a three-bedroom and $14,080 to $20,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Tacoma?

About 1,593 road miles (1,350 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 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 Washington into Texas 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 Tacoma to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,240 to $3,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,440 to $3,590. 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 Tacoma–Amarillo corridor.