($1,252+) Dallas, TX to Olympia, WA Movers

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

For the 2,122-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,440 and $11,207. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $314 - $2,096 (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 Dallas generally start around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,440 - $5,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,618 - $7,951
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,514 - $11,207

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 Dallas to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Olympia, WA

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

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,785 and $6,315. 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 Dallas costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,785 - $3,332
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,265 - $4,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,137 - $6,315

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Olympia, WA

Plan on $1,302 - $3,523 for a rental moving truck on the 2,122-mile route from Dallas, Texas, to Olympia, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $708 - $809
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,343
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,789
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,523

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 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 Dallas, Texas, usually costs about $734 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,122-mile drive falls between $708 and $809, 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 $52 and $314 to your total.

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

For larger DIY moves from Dallas, 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 $1,777 and $3,591.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,575 - $2,969
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,591
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,534 - $4,804

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 Dallas, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $734.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas 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.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Olympia, WA

Good news for your budget: Olympia isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Dallas. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 100 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 46/100 and 48.6/100 here versus 39/100 and 62.25/100 there.