($1,650+) Hartford, CT to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Olympia, WA

For the 2,993-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,648 and $12,669. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $323 - $2,156 (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 Hartford generally start around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,648 - $6,075
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,948 - $8,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,209 - $12,669

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 Hartford to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,217 and $8,160. 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 Hartford typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,217 - $3,956
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,630 - $5,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,747 - $8,160

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $162 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $755 in Hartford, CT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Olympia, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Hartford, Connecticut, to Olympia, Washington, range from $1,650 - $4,730 for the 2,993-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,027 - $1,173
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,650 - $3,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,769 - $4,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,283 - $4,730

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $755.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,027 - $1,173 for the 2,993-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 $350, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 2,993-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $485.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Olympia, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Hartford, Connecticut, to Olympia, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $970 and $4,408.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,844 - $3,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,149 - $6,528

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 $81 - $162 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for about five hours typically runs $755.

What are the best freight companies from Hartford 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. North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, 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: Hartford, CT vs Olympia, WA

Hartford and Olympia land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 105 in Hartford and 112 in Olympia, and rent tracks closely too ($1,330/mo vs. $1,895/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (67 vs 39) and safety scores (36.25 vs 62.25) come out about the same too.