($1,600+) Knoxville, TN to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Olympia, WA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,607-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Olympia, Washington, with costs ranging from $2,790 - $12,932. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $300 - $2,000. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Knoxville and Olympia. Local movers in Knoxville typically start around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,790 - $6,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,970 - $8,686
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,081 - $12,932

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 Knoxville to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Olympia?

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,864 and $7,065. 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 Knoxville typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,864 - $3,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,493 - $5,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,503 - $7,065

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 $700 in Knoxville, TN. 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 $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $150 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Olympia, WA

Truck rentals from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Olympia, Washington, range from $1,600 - $4,096 for the 2,607-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $830 - $948
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,600 - $3,099
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,096

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Knoxville, Tennessee, usually costs about $700 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,607-mile drive falls between $830 and $948, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $300 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Olympia, WA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, 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 $1,933 and $4,363.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,818 - $3,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,933 - $4,363
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,636 - $5,538

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Knoxville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $700.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville 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. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, 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: Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville 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.