($1,620+) Jacksonville, FL to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Olympia, WA

For the 3,022-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,367 and $11,561. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $307 - $2,048 (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 Jacksonville generally start around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,367 - $5,544
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,868 - $7,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,992 - $11,561

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 Jacksonville to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Olympia, 65% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,965 and $7,685. 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 Jacksonville runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,965 - $3,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,603 - $5,787
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,778 - $7,685

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $154 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 $717 in Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Olympia, WA

Plan on $1,620 - $4,784 for a rental moving truck on the 3,022-mile route from Jacksonville, Florida, to Olympia, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $985 - $1,125
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,620 - $3,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,862 - $3,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,784

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $717.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $985 - $1,125 for the 3,022-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 $61 and $333, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 per night for hotel stops on the 3,022-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $307 - $461.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Olympia, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Jacksonville, Florida, 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 $922 and $4,408.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,860 - $3,699
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,906 - $6,329

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 $77 - $154 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $717.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Jacksonville, FL, to Olympia, WA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,367 - $11,561 on the 3,022-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,965 - $7,685 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,620 - $4,784 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,868 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Washington State ESD and The Evergreen State College.