($877+) Olympia, WA to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Fargo, ND

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,466-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Fargo, North Dakota, with prices running from $2,364 - $10,306. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,072 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Olympia and Fargo 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 Fargo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,364 - $5,642
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,323 - $7,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,680 - $10,306

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 Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fargo, 33% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Olympia, WA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,426 and $4,829. 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 Fargo. 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 Fargo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,683 - $3,585
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,431 - $4,829

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Olympia, WA and Fargo, ND. 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 $725 in Olympia, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $78 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $155 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 Olympia to Fargo?

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 Fargo, ND

Plan on $877 - $2,463 for a rental moving truck on the 1,466-mile route from Olympia, Washington, to Fargo, North Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $483 - $552
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Fargo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $919 - $2,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,253 - $2,463

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 $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $483 and $552 for the 1,466-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 $725 for 2 movers in Olympia, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Fargo, ND

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 Olympia, Washington, to Fargo, North Dakota. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,332 and $2,924.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,247 - $2,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,332 - $2,924
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,850 - $3,711

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Olympia, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $725.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $155 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Fargo?

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: Olympia, WA vs Fargo, ND

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fargo, side by side with Olympia 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

A move from Olympia, WA, to Fargo, ND, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,364 - $10,306 on the 1,466-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,426 - $4,829, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $877 - $2,463. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,323 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Noridian Mutual Insurance Company and TMI Hospitality.