Tacoma, WA → Dodge City, KS · Cross-country move

Movers from Tacoma to Dodge City

About 1,547 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,170–$9,190, delivery in 5–10 days, 823 carriers on the Tacoma side and 10 in Dodge City.

1,547 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,170–$9,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tacoma, Washington
To: Dodge City, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,547 miles (1,311 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 823 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination: 10 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Dodge City → Tacoma

Moving from Tacoma to Dodge City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,547 road miles, heading east from Washington to Kansas.

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 $6,170 to $9,190 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 27 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 10 around Dodge City (7 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 Dodge City.

Tacoma has a population of about 229,816 and Dodge City about 28,000. Tacoma is considerably denser (4,413 people per square mile versus 1,885), 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 Kansas than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tacoma to Dodge City

Full-service estimate for 1,547 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,470	$3,010	$3,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,700	$4,520	$5,510
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,170	$7,530	$9,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,880	$12,050	$14,700
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,580	$16,570	$20,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,090

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,530

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

Full-service mover

$6,170–$9,190

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

Call (253) 733-5718 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (253) 518-8940 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (206) 721-5796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Seattle Port Consolidators INC

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

Call (206) 682-8946 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: American Fast Freight INC

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

Call (253) 888-6392 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blt Transport INC

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

Call (253) 236-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nichols Trucking Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nichols Transportation Company INC

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

Call (253) 272-8495 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (440) 333-1330 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Dodge City (destination)

A & J Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Hessman

USDOT: 1447152
MC: 544882
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (620) 408-7988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzalez Ltl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4192524
MC: 1616004
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (620) 339-2584 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gunsmoke Motors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4361075
MC: 1706574
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (620) 430-1108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blansolo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8073832
MC: 63832851
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (201) 772-1971 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Towing And Recovery

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC

USDOT: 954530
MC: 1334543
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (620) 227-8606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eli Cook Construction LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2370991
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (620) 338-6034 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & M Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Duane Nietling

USDOT: 2538115
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 338-3780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3995376
MC: 1500061
Based in: Jetmore, KS 67854 (24 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (620) 357-1281 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Dodge City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tacoma to Dodge City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,470 to $3,670 for a studio, $3,700 to $5,510 for a one-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,190 for a two-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,700 for a three-bedroom and $13,580 to $20,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dodge City from Tacoma?

About 1,547 road miles (1,311 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Kansas 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 Dodge City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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–Dodge City corridor.