($1,520+) Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $2,744 and $13,018. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,651-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $296 - $1,976, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Olympia and Montgomery. For a rough baseline, movers based in Olympia tend to start around $296 plus $133/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,744 - $6,429
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,184 - $9,011
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,432 - $13,018

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 Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Montgomery, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,909 and $6,957. 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 Olympia costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,909 - $3,597
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,378 - $4,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,476 - $6,957

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 $692, 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 $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $148 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Olympia, WA, and Montgomery, 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 Montgomery?

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 Montgomery, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 2,651-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $1,520 and $4,013, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $833 - $952
• Daily insurance: $30/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 Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,520 - $2,861
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,630 - $3,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,960 - $4,013

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 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 Olympia, Washington, usually costs about $692 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,651-mile drive falls between $833 and $952, 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 $296 to your total.

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

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 Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,903 and $4,167.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,651 - $3,366
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,903 - $4,167
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,569 - $5,510

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 $74 and $148.
• 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 $692.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Montgomery?

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 Montgomery, AL

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

How you handle your interstate move from Olympia, WA, to Montgomery, AL, 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 $2,744 - $13,018 on the 2,651-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,909 - $6,957 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,520 - $4,013 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,184 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 Alfa and Colonial Banc Group.