($1,544+) Tallahassee, FL to Olympia, WA Movers

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

For the 2,870-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,371 and $11,462. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $298 - $1,988 (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 Tallahassee generally start around $293 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,371 - $5,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,719 - $6,900
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,865 - $11,462

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 Tallahassee to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 90% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Olympia?

Look for Washington Movers Conference membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Washington beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,919 and $7,249. 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 Tallahassee typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,919 - $3,850
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,438 - $5,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,366 - $7,249

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 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 $696 in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Olympia, WA

Plan on $1,544 - $4,333 for a rental moving truck on the 2,870-mile route from Tallahassee, Florida, to Olympia, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $908 - $1,037
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,544 - $2,904
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,602
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,050 - $4,333

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 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 Tallahassee, Florida, usually costs about $696 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,870-mile drive falls between $908 and $1,037, 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 $50 and $298 to your total.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Tallahassee, Florida, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $2,011 and $4,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,675 - $3,464
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,638 - $6,029

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tallahassee, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $696.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $149 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 Tallahassee 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.

Cost of living: Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee 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

A move from Tallahassee, FL, to Olympia, WA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,371 - $11,462 on the 2,870-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,919 - $7,249, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,544 - $4,333. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,719 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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