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

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,562-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Birmingham, Alabama, with costs ranging from $3,114 - $13,818. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $306 - $2,040. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Olympia and Birmingham. Local movers in Olympia typically start around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,114 - $6,677
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,350 - $9,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,513 - $13,818

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 Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Birmingham, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Olympia, WA to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,881 and $6,690. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Olympia runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,881 - $3,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,463 - $5,436
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,563 - $6,690

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Olympia, WA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $714, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $153 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Olympia, WA, and Birmingham, AL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Birmingham?

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 Birmingham, AL

A rental truck for this 2,562-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Birmingham, Alabama, costs between $1,558 and $4,321. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $831 - $950
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,558 - $3,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,574 - $3,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,988 - $4,321

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 $77 and $357.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $153.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $831 and $950 for the 2,562-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 $714 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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Olympia, Washington, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Birmingham, Alabama.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,990 and $3,976.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,727 - $3,249
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,877 - $5,577

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 $77 and $153.
• 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 Olympia, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $714.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Birmingham?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Olympia, WA vs Birmingham, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Birmingham, 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.