($603+) Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA Movers
Moving from Ogden, UT, to Olympia, WA, runs anywhere from $621 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $8,543 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 837 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 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 $1,938, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $8,543 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,198 - $3,701, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $621 - $1,607.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Ogden, UT, to Olympia, WA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,468 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
Compare moving options from Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA
There are 3 main ways to move from Ogden to Olympia: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,468 - $6,182. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 7 days for this 837-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 837-mile route from Ogden to Olympia, broken down by home size:
- Full-service movers: $1,938 for a studio up to $8,543 for a 4+ bedroom home.
- Moving containers: $1,198 - $3,701 depending on home size.
- Rental trucks: $621 - $1,607, the lowest-cost option across the board.
- Freight trailers: $985 - $2,870, 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.
Full-service moving costs from Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA
Full-service movers for the 837-mile relocation from Ogden, Utah, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,938 and $8,543. 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 $327 - $2,180, 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 Ogden typically charge a base rate around $366 plus $137 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Ogden to Olympia:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,938 - $4,646
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,468 - $6,182
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,349 - $8,543
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 Ogden to Olympia.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Utah to Washington. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA
Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Ogden 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 packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $545 - $5,450 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready93% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: A-1 Pioneer Moving and Storage | $218 - $1,308/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $327 - $2,616 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage43% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs71% of local movers | $1,090 - $3,270 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,725 - $10,900 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $816 - $1,551 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items79% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: A-1 Pioneer Moving and Storage | $1,090 - $2,725 |
| Piano | Any piano type86% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: A-1 Pioneer Moving and Storage | $872 - $3,815 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling36% of local movers | $327 - $1,635 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect14% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Moving Connections | $709 - $2,180 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $327 - $16,350+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $327 - $3,815+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Ogden 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Ogden, UT. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA
Moving containers from Ogden, Utah, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,198 and $3,701. 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 Ogden costs roughly $100/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Ogden to Olympia:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $1,979
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,978
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,890 - $3,701
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $763 in Ogden, UT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Olympia, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Utah 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 $1,198. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,495 - $2,978, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Ogden to Olympia?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- 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 Ogden 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 Ogden:
- A-1 Pioneer Moving and Storage (4.8/5), 68 years in business
- Two Men and a Truck Moving (4.9/5), 9 years in business
- Muscle Men Movers (4.0/5), 8 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA
Truck rentals from Ogden, Utah, to Olympia, Washington, range from $621 - $1,607 for the 837-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $290 - $332
- Daily insurance: $33/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Ogden daily rental rate: $19 - $0
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $39.95 - $0.99
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Ogden to Olympia based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $621 - $1,080
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $664 - $1,378
- 4+ bedrooms: $782 - $1,607
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $621 - $1,607 when pricing out a rental truck from Ogden to Olympia. Fuel alone runs ($290 - $332) , and overnight lodging ($164/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend an additional $600 - $1,200 beyond the base rate by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Ogden, Utah, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $763.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $290 - $332 for the 837-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 $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 837-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $327 - $491.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Ogden to Olympia?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Ogden, UT to Olympia, WA
For larger DIY moves from Ogden, Utah, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Olympia, Washington.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,137 and $2,290.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Ogden to Olympia:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $985 - $1,874
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,290
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,544 - $2,870
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 $82 - $164 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Ogden, Utah, for about five hours typically runs $763.
What are the best freight companies from Ogden to Olympia?
- 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.
- 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.
- Pride Transport, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Pride Transport, 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Ogden to Olympia. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Ogden, UT vs Olympia, WA
Good news for your budget: Olympia isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Ogden. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 107 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 44/100 and 53.06/100 here versus 39/100 and 62.25/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Olympia, WA to Ogden, UT guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Utah to Washington over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 32 movers in our Utah network to compare for this 837-mile move.
Our take
The 837-mile move from Ogden, UT, to Olympia, WA, costs between $1,938 and $8,543 with full-service movers, $1,198 - $3,701 with a moving container, and $621 - $1,607 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,468 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 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 Ogden, UT, to Olympia, WA
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.
What do local movers charge in Ogden?
Local movers based in Ogden typically start around $366 as a base rate, plus $137/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.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Washington?
Movers operating within Washington DC city limits are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which issues operating permits to household goods moving companies.
What are the best neighborhoods in Olympia?
For families, Bigelow Highlands, Holiday Hills, and Woodfield Estates are worth a look in Olympia. If you're moving solo or without kids, South Capitol, Downtown, and Bigelow Highlands tend to be popular picks instead.
How walkable is Olympia?
Olympia has a walkability score of 39 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 59, compared to 44 and 44 in Ogden. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What percentage of Ogden movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 86% of movers in Ogden handle piano moves, and 79% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.