($1,112+) Wichita, KS to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wichita, KS to Olympia, WA

For the 1,856-mile move from Wichita, Kansas, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,493 and $11,063. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $284 - $1,892 (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 Wichita generally start around $194 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,493 - $5,822
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,285 - $7,914
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,703 - $11,063

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 Wichita to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Wichita, KS to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Wichita, Kansas, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,667 and $5,945. 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 Wichita runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,667 - $3,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,115 - $4,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,749 - $5,945

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $662 in Wichita, KS. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $71 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $142 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Olympia, WA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Olympia, WA

Plan on $1,078 - $3,118 for a rental moving truck on the 1,856-mile route from Wichita, Kansas, to Olympia, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $559 - $638
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Wichita daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,240 - $2,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,118

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Wichita, Kansas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $662.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $559 - $638 for the 1,856-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 $57 and $307, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $142 per night for hotel stops on the 1,856-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $284 - $426.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Olympia, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Wichita, Kansas, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,609 and $3,535.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,758
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,535
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,177 - $4,345

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Wichita, Kansas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $662.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $142 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Wichita 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.
3. Jantz Trucking (4.5/5 stars): Jantz Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Wichita, KS 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 Wichita 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.