($1,787+) Olympia, WA to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Chesapeake, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,996-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with prices running from $3,140 - $15,180. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Olympia and Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,140 - $7,508
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,880 - $10,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,843 - $15,180

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 Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chesapeake, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Olympia, WA to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $2,069 and $7,532. 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 Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,069 - $4,282
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,685 - $5,568
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,747 - $7,532

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 $762 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 $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $163 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 Chesapeake, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck for this 2,996-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $1,667 and $4,827. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,037 - $1,185
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,667 - $3,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,899 - $3,931
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,827

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Olympia, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $762.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,037 - $1,185 for the 2,996-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 per night for hotel stops on the 2,996-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $326 - $490.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA

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 Chesapeake, Virginia. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,235 and $4,592.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,977 - $3,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,877 - $6,151

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $762.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $163 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

Good news for your budget: Chesapeake isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Olympia. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 112 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 39/100 and 62.25/100 here versus 21/100 and 70.88/100 there.