($1,732+) Boston, MA to Olympia, WA Movers

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Moving from Boston, MA, to Olympia, WA, runs anywhere from $1,749 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $13,183 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 3,084 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 7 to 21 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

  • Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,897, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $13,183 or more.
  • Moving containers run $2,059 - $8,209, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,749 - $4,717.
  • Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Boston, MA, to Olympia, WA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,458 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.

Compare moving options from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Moving options from Boston to Olympia fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $4,458 - $8,774 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 60% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 3,084 miles and typically takes 7 to 21 days.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 3,084-mile route from Boston to Olympia, broken down by home size:

  • Full-service movers: $2,897 for a studio up to $13,183 for a 4+ bedroom home.
  • Moving containers: $2,059 - $8,209 depending on home size.
  • Rental trucks: $1,749 - $4,717, the lowest-cost option across the board.
  • Freight trailers: $1,834 - $6,567, billed by the space you actually use.

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.

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

Full-service movers for the 3,084-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,897 and $13,183. 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 $406 - $2,708, 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 Boston typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,897 - $6,722
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,458 - $8,774
  • 4+ bedrooms: $8,721 - $13,183

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.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Massachusetts to Washington. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.

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Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Olympia, 97% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing99% of local movers$677 - $6,770
Storage in transitNew place not ready96% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$271 - $1,625/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$406 - $3,250
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage48% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs57% of local movers$1,354 - $4,062
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$3,385 - $13,540
Car shippingSecond vehicle$1,014 - $1,927
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items58% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$1,354 - $3,385
PianoAny piano type88% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$1,083 - $4,739
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling21% of local movers$406 - $2,031
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect21% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$880 - $2,708
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$406 - $20,310+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$406 - $4,739+

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Olympia?

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  1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
  2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
  3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national van lines are the smarter financial choice over local movers in Boston, MA. Local companies can run 30% - 40% more at that range since they don't consolidate shipments the way interstate carriers do. If a direct, dedicated route with an average 2-day delivery appeals to you, a local mover could be worth it, but that convenience comes at a cost.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,059 and $8,209. 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 Boston typically runs around $145/month.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,059 - $4,266
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,809 - $5,947
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,882 - $8,209

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Access: Most major container brands operate in both Boston, MA and Olympia, WA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
  • Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $948 in Boston, MA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
  • Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $102 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $203 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
  • Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Massachusetts to Washington move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $2,059. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,809 - $5,947, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

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)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Boston to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Boston:

  • Boston Best Rate Movers (4.7/5), 21 years in business
  • StairHopper Movers (5.0/5), 23 years in business
  • Exela Movers (4.9/5), 11 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Boston, Massachusetts, to Olympia, Washington, range from $1,749 - $4,717 for the 3,084-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

  • 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
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,749 - $3,294
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,838 - $4,081
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,466 - $4,717

Pro tip: A rental truck from Boston to Olympia looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $1,749 - $4,717. But once you factor in fuel ($1,329 - $1,518) , overnight lodging ($203/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $203 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
  • Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $88 and $440 to your total.
  • Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
  • Gas: Plan on spending $1,329 - $1,518 in fuel for the 3,084-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
  • Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $948 in Boston, Massachusetts, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Boston, Massachusetts, 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 $2,314 and $4,572.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,834 - $3,728
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,314 - $4,572
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,045 - $6,567

Pro tip: Freight trailers offer generous space but reward good packing strategy. The 4-foot ramp can be challenging for large or heavy pieces, and using the full 8-foot height takes careful stacking. Because you're billed by the linear foot, maximizing vertical space keeps your costs lower.

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 Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $948.
  • More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $102 and $203 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boston 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. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. 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.

Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Olympia fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.

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.

Measure Boston, MA Olympia, WA
Cost of living index151112
Average rent$3,400/mo$1,895/mo
Median home value$710,400$457,660
Average income$94,755/yr$76,930/yr
Unemployment rate6.2%5.6%
State income taxUp to 9.0%None
Walkability score98/10039/100
Safety index60.12/10062.25/100
Air qualityGoodGood

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Olympia, WA to Boston, MA guide.

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Our take

For a move from Boston, MA, to Olympia, WA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,897 for a studio to $13,183 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 3,084-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,059 - $8,209. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,749 - $4,717, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $4,458 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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

FAQs: Moving from Boston, MA, to Olympia, WA

What do local movers charge in Boston?

Local movers based in Boston typically start around $340 as a base rate, plus $100/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Olympia run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

How much does it cost to move from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA?

Costs on this route range from around $2,897 to $13,183, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,897 and $13,183, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.

What is the cheapest way to move from Boston, MA to Olympia, WA?

Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,838 - $4,081. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.

What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?

The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($1,329 - $1,518), daily insurance ($41/day), and equipment rentals ($9 - $27) on top. Overnight stops can add another $203/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.

What percentage of Boston movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 88% of movers in Boston handle piano moves, and 58% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.