($1,316+) Olympia, WA to McKinney, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,128-mile relocation from Olympia, Washington, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $2,847 and $13,637. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $336 - $2,240, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Olympia typically charge a base rate around $296 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,847 - $6,792
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,135 - $9,154
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,374 - $13,637

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Olympia, WA to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,676 and $5,926. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Olympia typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,676 - $3,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,348 - $4,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $5,926

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $784 in Olympia, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $168 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your McKinney, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Truck rentals from Olympia, Washington, to McKinney, Texas, range from $1,291 - $3,453 for the 2,128-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $758 - $867
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,383 - $3,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,453

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 $84 and $392.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $168.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $758 and $867 for the 2,128-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 $784 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 McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

For larger DIY moves from Olympia, Washington, 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 McKinney, Texas.

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 $1,700 and $3,728.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,586 - $2,842
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,577 - $4,841

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 $784.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $168 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 McKinney?

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.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA vs McKinney, TX

Olympia and McKinney land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 112 in Olympia and 112 in McKinney, and rent tracks closely too ($1,895/mo vs. $2,300/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (39 vs 27) and safety scores (62.25 vs 78.52) come out about the same too.