($1,697+) Richmond, VA to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Olympia, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,900-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Olympia, Washington, with prices running from $2,497 - $13,211. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,036 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Richmond and Olympia are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Richmond movers tend to run around $360 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,497 - $6,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,043 - $8,116
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,914 - $13,211

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 Richmond to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,973 and $7,550. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Olympia. If you go over that window, storage in Richmond adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,973 - $4,089
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,775 - $5,360
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,536 - $7,550

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Richmond, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $713, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $153 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Richmond, VA, and Olympia, WA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to Olympia, WA

A rental truck for this 2,900-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $1,697 and $4,906. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $939 - $1,074
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,697 - $3,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,783 - $3,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,300 - $4,906

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 $76 and $356.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $153.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $939 and $1,074 for the 2,900-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 $713 for 2 movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, Virginia, 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 $2,134 and $4,468.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,870 - $3,572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,858 - $5,855

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $76 and $153.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $713.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Olympia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA 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 Richmond 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.