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Walla Walla, WA

Tacoma, WA → Walla Walla, WA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Tacoma to Walla Walla

About 250 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,850–$4,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 823 carriers on the Tacoma side and 10 in Walla Walla.

  • 250 miroad distance
  • 5 h 1 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,850–$4,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 250 miles (212 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 1 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Washington)
Movers at origin
823 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Walla Walla → Tacoma

Moving from Tacoma to Walla Walla is a regional long-distance move of roughly 250 road miles, heading east within Washington.

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 $2,850 to $4,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 1 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 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.

Tacoma has a population of about 229,816 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Tacoma is considerably denser (4,413 people per square mile versus 2,426), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Tacoma to Walla Walla

Full-service estimate for 250 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,710 $2,090 $2,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,850 $3,480 $4,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,560 $5,570 $6,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,280 $7,650 $9,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$570

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,830

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

Full-service mover

$2,850–$4,240

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 Walla Walla (destination)

Old School Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1825294
MC
837397
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (509) 386-6874 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Ortega Trucking And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
824727
MC
656000
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (541) 429-0305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rmb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4170055
MC
1606082
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (208) 771-2412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harshfield Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Edwin Chad Harshfield

USDOT
4473400
MC
1765805
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (509) 676-7537 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy'S Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
313853
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (509) 529-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jj Haul Away

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jj Haul Away LLC

USDOT
3621361
MC
1237106
Based in
College Place, WA 99324 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (509) 520-2143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smokin Hagen

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Larry Hagen

USDOT
1656657
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (509) 525-5518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cervantez Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4116110
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (509) 386-6016 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Walla Walla

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,710 to $2,550 for a one-bedroom, $2,850 to $4,240 for a two-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,790 for a three-bedroom and $6,280 to $9,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Walla Walla from Tacoma?

About 250 road miles (212 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 1 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Tacoma and Walla Walla 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Tacoma to Walla Walla?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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–Walla Walla corridor.