($1,732+) Newark, NJ to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers for the 2,891-mile relocation from Newark, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $2,602 and $12,329. 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 $377 - $2,516, 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 Newark typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,602 - $5,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,123 - $8,439
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,155 - $12,329

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 Newark to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,963 and $7,810. 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 Newark costs roughly $130/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,963 - $3,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,815 - $5,608
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,811 - $7,810

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $94 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $189 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 $881 in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Olympia, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,891 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Olympia, Washington, running $1,699 - $4,537. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,157 - $1,323
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $3,330
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,811
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,169 - $4,537

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $189 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 $82 and $409 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,157 - $1,323 in fuel for the 2,891-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $881 in Newark, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, 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 $2,102 and $4,666.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,934 - $3,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,102 - $4,666
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,049 - $6,126

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 $94 - $189 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $881.

What are the best freight companies from Newark 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.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Newark, 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 Newark 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.