($1,313+) Olympia, WA to Columbus, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Columbus, OH

For the 2,441-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Columbus, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $2,744 and $13,972. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $311 - $2,072 (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 Olympia generally start around $296 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,744 - $6,808
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,924 - $8,686
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,998 - $13,972

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 Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Columbus, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbus, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio 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 Columbus, OH

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,867 and $6,432. 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 Columbus. 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 Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,867 - $3,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,545
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,074 - $6,432

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Columbus, OH, 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 $725 in Olympia, WA. 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 Olympia to Columbus?

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 Columbus, OH

Truck rentals from Olympia, Washington, to Columbus, Ohio, range from $1,313 - $3,787 for the 2,441-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $805 - $920
• 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 Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,541
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,787

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 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 $67 and $337 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $805 - $920 in fuel for the 2,441-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $725 in Olympia, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Columbus, OH

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 Columbus, Ohio.

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 $1,751 and $3,904.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,536 - $3,034
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,751 - $3,904
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,536 - $5,404

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $725.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Columbus?

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.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA vs Columbus, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH, 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 $2,744 - $13,972 on the 2,441-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,867 - $6,432, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,313 - $3,787. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,924 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Columbus tend to point to low cost of living and delicious food, though bad drivers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Ohio State University and The State of Ohio.