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Tacoma, WA → Hillsboro, OR · Short-haul move

Movers from Tacoma to Hillsboro

About 143 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,470, delivery in 1–2 days, 823 carriers on the Tacoma side and 165 in Hillsboro.

  • 143 miroad distance
  • 3 h 10 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,340–$3,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 143 miles (121 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 10 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
823 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
165 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Hillsboro → Tacoma

Moving from Tacoma to Hillsboro is a short-haul move of roughly 143 road miles, heading south from Washington to Oregon.

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 3 h 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,340 and $3,470, before packing or storage.

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 165 around Hillsboro (95 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 Hillsboro.

Tacoma has a population of about 229,816 and Hillsboro about 111,126. The two cities have comparable density (4,413 and 4,142 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Oregon does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tacoma to Hillsboro

Full-service estimate for 143 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,370 $1,670 $2,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,400 $1,710 $2,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,340 $2,850 $3,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,740 $4,560 $5,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$420

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,690

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

Full-service mover

$2,340–$3,470

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

All 823 movers in Tacoma

Near Hillsboro (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terminal Transfer INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
59571
MC
115767
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (503) 445-6892 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Truck Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ps Trucking INC

USDOT
524115
MC
278091
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (503) 224-2580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truck Source Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3127725
MC
91424
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (503) 240-2770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pdx Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2353055
MC
869184
Based in
Tualatin, OR 97062 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Route Verify on FMCSA

Rose City Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rose City Moving & Storage Company

USDOT
295098
MC
185266
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (503) 285-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Premium Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2033832
MC
783862
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (360) 433-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bridgetown Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgetown Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT
2318726
MC
7797
Based in
Portland, OR 97210 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (503) 664-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Hillsboro

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,470 for a two-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,560 for a three-bedroom and $5,140 to $7,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hillsboro from Tacoma?

About 143 road miles (121 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Oregon 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 Hillsboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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–Hillsboro corridor.