($465+) Boise, ID to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to Olympia, WA

For the 535-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $1,567 and $9,231. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $349 - $2,324 (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 Boise generally start around $229 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,567 - $4,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,450 - $6,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,707 - $9,231

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 Boise to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Boise 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 Boise 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 Boise, ID to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $995 and $3,241. 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 Boise costs roughly $85/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,804
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,617
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,732 - $3,241

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $174 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 $813 in Boise, ID, 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 Boise 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 Boise, ID to Olympia, WA

Plan on $465 - $1,163 for a rental moving truck on the 535-mile route from Boise, Idaho, to Olympia, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $198 - $226
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Boise daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $465 - $864
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $458 - $975
• 4+ bedrooms: $607 - $1,163

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $174 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $76 and $378 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $198 - $226 in fuel for the 535-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $813 in Boise, Idaho, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boise 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 Boise, ID to Olympia, WA

For larger DIY moves from Boise, Idaho, 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 $1,041 and $1,934.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $859 - $1,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $1,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,413 - $2,516

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Boise, Idaho, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $813.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $174 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 Boise to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Frasier Transport, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Frasier Transport, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Boise, ID vs Olympia, WA

Good news for your budget: Olympia isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Boise. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 119 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 - 88/100 and 65.01/100 here versus 39/100 and 62.25/100 there.