($913+) Phoenix, AZ to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Olympia, WA

For the 1,447-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,376 and $10,175. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $338 - $2,252 (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 Phoenix generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,376 - $5,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,033 - $6,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,167 - $10,175

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 Phoenix to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Olympia, WA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,397 and $5,010. 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 Phoenix typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $2,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,875 - $3,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,401 - $5,010

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 $788 in Phoenix, AZ. 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 $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 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 Olympia, WA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Olympia?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Phoenix, Arizona, to Olympia, Washington, range from $886 - $2,441 for the 1,447-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $518 - $592
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Olympia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $886 - $1,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,038 - $2,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,441

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $788.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $518 - $592 for the 1,447-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 $68 and $366, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 1,447-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $338 - $507.

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

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 Phoenix, AZ to Olympia, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, Arizona, 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 Olympia, Washington.

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 $1,486 and $2,890.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,333 - $2,471
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,486 - $2,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,079 - $4,048

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $788.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 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 Phoenix to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Olympia, WA

Day-to-day costs in Olympia are close to what you're used to in Phoenix: cost of living index of 112 versus 113, with average rent of $1,895/mo compared to $1,695/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 46.94/100 in Phoenix versus 39/100 and 62.25/100 in Olympia.