($909+) Albuquerque, NM to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albuquerque, NM to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,468-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Olympia, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,369 - $10,116. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $300 - $2,000. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Albuquerque and Olympia. Local movers in Albuquerque typically start around $185 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,369 - $5,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,330 - $7,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,924 - $10,116

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 Albuquerque to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Albuquerque, NM to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Olympia?

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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 Albuquerque, NM to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,466 and $4,910. 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 Albuquerque adds around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,466 - $2,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,763 - $3,533
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,522 - $4,910

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $700 in Albuquerque, NM, 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Olympia, WA

A rental truck for this 1,468-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $974 and $2,606. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $467 - $534
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Albuquerque daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $963 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,606

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $467 - $534 for the 1,468-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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, for about 5 hours typically costs around $700.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,468-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $150 per night, adding $300 - $450 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $300.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Olympia, WA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Olympia, Washington. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,410 and $2,945.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $2,492
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,898 - $4,007

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 $75 and $150.
• 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, for roughly five hours typically average $700.

What are the best freight companies from Albuquerque 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.
3. THE Tire Welder, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): THE Tire Welder, Inc. 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: Albuquerque, NM 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 Albuquerque 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.