($928+) Scottsdale, AZ to Olympia, WA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $2,347 and $9,225. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,400-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $338 - $2,252, 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 Scottsdale and Olympia. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/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 Scottsdale to Olympia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,347 - $5,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,980 - $6,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,269 - $9,225

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 Scottsdale to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale to Olympia?

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,456 and $4,913. 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 Scottsdale costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,456 - $2,616
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,454 - $4,913

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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Olympia, Washington, range from $919 - $2,505 for the 1,400-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $502 - $573
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $919 - $1,777
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $985 - $2,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,505

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, usually costs about $788 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,400-mile drive falls between $502 and $573, 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 $56 and $338 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Olympia, WA

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 Olympia, Washington.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,459 and $2,893.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,260
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,459 - $2,893
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,022 - $3,892

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 $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $788.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Olympia?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire 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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Olympia, WA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Scottsdale and Olympia to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 112. Average rent: $3,300/mo vs. $1,895/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 32 vs. 39. Safety index: 74.2 vs. 62.25.