($995+) Omaha, NE to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Omaha, NE to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,695-mile move from Omaha, Nebraska, to Olympia, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,327 - $10,201. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $298 - $1,988. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Omaha and Olympia. Local movers in Omaha typically start around $154 as a base rate plus $106/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,327 - $4,891
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,233 - $7,013
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,462 - $10,201

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 Omaha to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Omaha, NE to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Omaha 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 Omaha to Olympia?

Look for Washington Movers Conference membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Washington beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Omaha, NE to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,381 and $5,334. 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 Olympia. If you go over that window, storage in Omaha adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,381 - $2,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,765 - $3,789
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,407 - $5,334

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Olympia, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $696 in Omaha, NE. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to Olympia, WA

A rental truck for this 1,695-mile move from Omaha, Nebraska, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $995 and $2,808. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $536 - $613
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Omaha daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,296
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,808

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Omaha, Nebraska, usually costs about $696 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,695-mile drive falls between $536 and $613, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $298 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to Olympia, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Omaha, Nebraska, 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 Olympia, Washington.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,515 and $2,880.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,365
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,515 - $2,880
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,027 - $4,104

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 $75 - $149 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 Omaha, Nebraska, typically costs $696.

What are the best freight companies from Omaha to Olympia?

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.

Cost of living: Omaha, NE 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 Omaha 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

The 1,695-mile move from Omaha, NE, to Olympia, WA, costs between $2,327 and $10,201 with full-service movers, $1,381 - $5,334 with a moving container, and $995 - $2,808 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,233 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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