($1,265+) Garland, TX to Olympia, WA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,128-mile relocation from Garland, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,603 and $12,095. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $314 - $2,096, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Garland typically charge a base rate around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,603 - $5,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,741 - $8,198
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,813 - $12,095

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 Garland to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland, TX to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,779 and $5,926. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Garland costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,779 - $3,322
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,326 - $4,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,159 - $5,926

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Garland, TX and Olympia, WA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $734 in Garland, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $79 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $157 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Garland 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 Garland, TX to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Garland, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, range from $1,329 - $3,525 for the 2,128-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $710 - $811
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,329 - $2,466
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,525

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $79 and $367.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $157.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $710 and $811 for the 2,128-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $734 for 2 movers in Garland, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland 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 Garland, TX to Olympia, WA

For larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,700 and $3,691.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,539 - $2,931
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,691
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,430 - $5,040

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $79 - $157 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $734.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Garland, TX vs Olympia, WA

Garland and Olympia land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 100 in Garland and 112 in Olympia, and rent tracks closely too ($1,624/mo vs. $1,895/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (40 vs 39) and safety scores (62.87 vs 62.25) come out about the same too.