Napa, CA

Tacoma, WA → Napa, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Tacoma to Napa

About 730 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,740–$7,060, delivery in 2–5 days, 823 carriers on the Tacoma side and 56 in Napa.

  • 730 miroad distance
  • 13 h 17 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,740–$7,0602-bedroom estimate
Photo: Oleg Alexandrov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 730 miles (619 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 17 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
823 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Napa → Tacoma

Moving from Tacoma to Napa is a long-distance move of roughly 730 road miles, heading south from Washington to California.

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 $4,740 to $7,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 17 min.

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 56 around Napa (17 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 Napa.

Tacoma has a population of about 229,816 and Napa about 79,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,413 and 4,391 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tacoma to Napa

Full-service estimate for 730 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,900 $2,310 $2,820
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,850 $3,470 $4,230
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,740 $5,780 $7,060
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,590 $9,260 $11,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,440 $12,730 $15,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,050–$1,480

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,460

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

Full-service mover

$4,740–$7,060

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 Napa (destination)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714327
MC
1009950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3008441
MC
179527
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2885573
MC
1415680
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3922400
MC
1661415
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6004005
MC
59139783
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2363572
MC
810236
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2846671
MC
996658
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3325654
MC
1058950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 56 movers in Napa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,060 for a two-bedroom, $7,590 to $11,290 for a three-bedroom and $10,440 to $15,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Napa from Tacoma?

About 730 road miles (619 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California 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 Napa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,050 to $1,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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–Napa corridor.