($1,358+) Olympia, WA to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Jackson, MS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,560-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $2,803 - $13,055. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $293 - $1,952 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Olympia and Jackson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Olympia movers tend to run around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,803 - $6,308
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,406 - $9,129
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,046 - $13,055

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 Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,850 and $6,856. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Olympia typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,850 - $3,481
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,446 - $4,892
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,270 - $6,856

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 $683 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 $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $146 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 Jackson, MS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,560 miles from Olympia, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi, running $1,358 - $4,165. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $795 - $909
• Daily insurance: $29/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 Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,358 - $2,879
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,472 - $3,329
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,015 - $4,165

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 $73 and $342.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $795 and $909 for the 2,560-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 $683 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 Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Olympia, Washington, to Jackson, Mississippi. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,842 and $3,953.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,665 - $3,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,953
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,511 - $5,270

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 $683.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 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 Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA vs Jackson, MS

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

The 2,560-mile move from Olympia, WA, to Jackson, MS, costs between $2,803 and $13,055 with full-service movers, $1,850 - $6,856 with a moving container, and $1,358 - $4,165 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $4,406 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.