($1,483+) Birmingham, AL to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,570-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Olympia, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,476 - $12,013. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $291 - $1,940. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Birmingham and Olympia. Local movers in Birmingham typically start around $310 as a base rate plus $175/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,476 - $6,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,782 - $7,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,965 - $12,013

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 Birmingham to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,846 and $6,509. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Birmingham typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,846 - $3,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,253 - $4,785
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,393 - $6,509

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 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 $679 in Birmingham, AL. 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Olympia, WA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,570-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $1,483 and $3,956, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $793 - $907
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,483 - $2,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,952 - $3,956

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 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 Birmingham, Alabama, usually costs about $679 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,570-mile drive falls between $793 and $907, 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 $49 and $291 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Olympia, WA

For larger DIY moves from Birmingham, Alabama, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,933 and $3,750.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,564 - $3,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,933 - $3,750
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,610 - $5,314

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $679.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $146 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham 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

How you handle your interstate move from Birmingham, AL, to Olympia, WA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,476 - $12,013 on the 2,570-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,846 - $6,509 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,483 - $3,956 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,782 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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