($1,587+) Boston, MA to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,084-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Olympia, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,712 - $12,846. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $406 - $2,708. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boston and Olympia. Local movers in Boston typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,712 - $6,738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,129 - $8,883
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,928 - $12,846

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 Boston to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,925 and $7,309. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Boston costs roughly $145/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,925 - $3,837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,401
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,633 - $7,309

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $203 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 $948 in Boston, MA. 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

A rental truck for this 3,084-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $1,587 and $4,831. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,329 - $1,518
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,587 - $3,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,862 - $3,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,286 - $4,831

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $948.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,329 - $1,518 for the 3,084-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 $81 and $440, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $203 per night for hotel stops on the 3,084-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $406 - $609.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston 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 Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Boston, Massachusetts, 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 $2,187 and $4,364.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,897 - $3,664
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,187 - $4,364
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,965 - $6,088

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $102 and $203.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly five hours typically average $948.

What are the best freight companies from Boston 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: Boston, MA 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA, 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 $2,712 - $12,846 on the 3,084-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,925 - $7,309 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,587 - $4,831 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,129 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.