Local Movers and Long Distance Moving Company
Our Moving Services in Tacoma
Among Tacoma movers, Starving Students is the moving company with a heart. Families and businesses have trusted Starving Students since 1973. Our affordable Tacoma movers will provide you with are dependable, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. They know their way around Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Federal Way, Kent, and Puyallup, and are familiar with the best routes.
We will provide you with the best movers at an affordable price. We work hard to give you premium value for your dollar and are happy to accommodate your timeline.
To help you prepare for your Washington moving day, here are some intuitive articles with moving advice. We would like to offer you our free Washington Moving checklist that will help you organize your move and make it stress-free.
With all the extra time you save utilizing our Washington moving checklist, you’ll likely want to learn more about the Tacoma area. We suggest that you visit attractions such as the Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma Dome, and the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
We help families and businesses move in these nearby communities:
Bremerton Centralia / Chehalis Ellensburg Gig Harbor | Longview / Kelso Olympia Puyallup Shelton |
Call us in Tacoma at (888) 931-6683
Frequently asked questions
Check local businesses, like these below, and ask politely if they have some sturdy boxes to help save money. Consider:
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative – A worker-owned grocery with frequent shipments.
Bi‑Rite Market (Divisadero & 18th St) is known for local produce and community focus.
Canyon Market is a neighborhood favorite in Glen Park that may set boxes aside.
Green Apple Books – Regular shipments of new and used books.
City Lights Bookstore – An iconic shop that might have sturdy boxes on hand.
Borderlands Books – Specializes in genre books, with regular inventory flow.
K&L Wine Merchants – A busy independent retailer with plenty of sturdy boxes.
The Jug Shop – A long-running SF wine shop with frequent deliveries.
Healthy Spirits – Offers specialty spirits, meaning varied box sizes.
Ritual Coffee Roasters or Four Barrel Coffee – May have small, clean boxes from supply deliveries.
Flax Art & Design – Receives art materials in sturdy, clean packaging.
Local Bakeries or Flower Shops – Often get regular deliveries in well-kept boxes.
Tip: Politely ask a store employee when they typically unpack deliveries or call ahead and ask nicely if and when boxes might be available. A friendly request can go a long way, or skip the search for boxes and have us pack for you!
