($1,583+) Jersey City, NJ to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers for the 2,899-mile relocation from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,448 and $13,076. 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 $386 - $2,576, 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 Jersey City typically charge a base rate around $256 plus $139 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,448 - $6,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,083 - $7,716
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,607 - $13,076

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 Jersey City to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City 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 Jersey City to Olympia?

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jersey City, NJ to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,149 and $7,274. 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 Jersey City typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,149 - $4,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,546 - $5,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,700 - $7,274

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $97 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $193 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 $902 in Jersey City, NJ. 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City, NJ to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, range from $1,749 - $4,773 for the 2,899-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,188 - $1,358
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Jersey City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,749 - $3,136
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,823 - $3,772
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,773

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 $97 and $451.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $193.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,188 and $1,358 for the 2,899-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 $902 for 2 movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jersey City 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 Jersey City, NJ to Olympia, WA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,102 and $4,262.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,766 - $3,443
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,102 - $4,262
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,960 - $6,309

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $97 - $193 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, typically costs $902.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City 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.