($430+) Olympia, WA to Missoula, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Missoula, MT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 515-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Missoula, Montana, with prices running from $1,434 - $9,496. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $337 - $2,248 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Olympia and Missoula are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Olympia movers tend to run around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,434 - $4,270
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,345 - $6,239
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,222 - $9,496

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 Olympia to Missoula.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Missoula, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Missoula, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Olympia, WA to Missoula, MT

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Missoula, Montana, cost between $1,043 and $3,257. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Missoula. If you go over that window, storage in Olympia adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,043 - $1,745
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,410
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,257

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 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 $787 in Olympia, WA, 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 Missoula, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Missoula?

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 Olympia, WA to Missoula, MT

A rental truck for this 515-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Missoula, Montana, costs between $451 and $1,104. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $184 - $210
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Olympia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $451 - $845
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $486 - $983
• 4+ bedrooms: $565 - $1,104

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $184 - $210 for the 515-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $787.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 515-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $337 - $506 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

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

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 Olympia, WA to Missoula, MT

If you're moving a larger household from Olympia, Washington, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Missoula, Montana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $998 and $2,046.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $903 - $1,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $2,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,370 - $2,605

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $84 and $169.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $787.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Missoula?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA vs Missoula, MT

Day-to-day costs in Missoula are close to what you're used to in Olympia: cost of living index of 113 versus 112, with average rent of $1,322/mo compared to $1,895/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 39/100 and 62.25/100 in Olympia versus 45/100 and 66.73/100 in Missoula.