($845+) Denver, CO to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Olympia, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,349-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Olympia, Washington, with prices running from $2,446 - $9,455. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $365 - $2,432 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Olympia are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,446 - $5,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,969 - $7,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,934 - $9,455

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 Denver to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver 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 Denver to Olympia?

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington movers are affiliated with.

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 Denver, CO to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,420 and $4,770. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Denver typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,649
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,343 - $4,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $91 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $182 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Olympia, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $851 in Denver, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Denver 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 Denver, CO to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Olympia, Washington, range from $828 - $2,464 for the 1,349-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $522 - $597
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $828 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $895 - $2,039
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,464

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 $91 and $426.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $182.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $522 and $597 for the 1,349-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 $851 for 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver 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 Denver, CO to Olympia, WA

For larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, 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 $1,339 and $2,757.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,931 - $3,892

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 $91 and $182.
• 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 Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $851.

What are the best freight companies from Denver 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. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. 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: Denver, CO vs Olympia, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Olympia, side by side with Denver 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.