($1,604+) Tallahassee, FL to Olympia, WA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,870-mile relocation from Tallahassee, Florida, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,514 and $11,451. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $298 - $1,988, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Tallahassee typically charge a base rate 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: $2,514 - $5,835
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,793 - $7,768
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,855 - $11,451

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 — 71% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,952 and $7,381. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Olympia. If you go over that window, storage in Tallahassee adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $3,765
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,771 - $5,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,495 - $7,381

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 $1,720 - $4,922 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: $1,720 - $3,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,828 - $4,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,174 - $4,922

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 $75 and $348.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $908 and $1,037 for the 2,870-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 $696 for 2 movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tallahassee, Florida, to Olympia, Washington. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,218 and $4,460.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,757 - $3,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,218 - $4,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,914 - $6,088

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 $75 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $696.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Legends Trucking, LLC (3.92/5 stars): Legends Trucking, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

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.