($1,316+) Austin, TX to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Olympia, WA

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $2,560 and $12,159. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,159-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $367 - $2,444, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Austin and Olympia. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Austin to Olympia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,560 - $6,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,755 - $7,898
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,635 - $12,159

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Austin to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Olympia, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Olympia?

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,774 and $6,285. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Austin typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Austin to Olympia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,774 - $3,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,250 - $4,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,119 - $6,285

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $92 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $183 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $855 in Austin, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Olympia, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Olympia?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Austin, TX to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, range from $1,277 - $3,525 for the 2,159-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $839 - $959
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Austin to Olympia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,996
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,525

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $183 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $79 and $397 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $839 - $959 in fuel for the 2,159-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $855 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Olympia?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Austin, TX to Olympia, WA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,818 and $3,681.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Austin to Olympia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,502 - $2,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,681
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,396 - $4,777

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $92 - $183 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Austin, Texas, typically costs $855.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Olympia, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Olympia, side by side with Austin on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.