($664+) Long Beach, CA to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Olympia, WA

For the 1,099-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $1,159 and $7,910. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $426 - $2,840 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Long Beach generally start around $162 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,159 - $4,629
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,533 - $5,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,337 - $7,910

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 Long Beach to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Olympia, 65% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,123 and $4,208. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Long Beach runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $2,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,097 - $4,208

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $107 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $213 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 $994 in Long Beach, CA, 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to Olympia, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,099 miles from Long Beach, California, to Olympia, Washington, running $698 - $1,844. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $497 - $567
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $698 - $1,274
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $769 - $1,640
• 4+ bedrooms: $957 - $1,844

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $994.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $497 - $567 for the 1,099-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $85 and $462, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $213 per night for hotel stops on the 1,099-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $426 - $639.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to Olympia, WA

For larger DIY moves from Long Beach, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Olympia, Washington.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,254 and $2,528.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,254 - $2,528
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,111

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $994.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $107 and $213 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach 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.

Our take

A move from Long Beach, CA, to Olympia, WA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,159 - $7,910 on the 1,099-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,123 - $4,208, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $698 - $1,844. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,533 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Washington State ESD and The Evergreen State College.