($1,519+) Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL

For the 2,651-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $3,057 and $13,944. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $296 - $1,976 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Olympia generally start around $296 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,057 - $6,816
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,527 - $8,910
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,599 - $13,944

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 Olympia to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Olympia to Montgomery?

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,965 and $7,448. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Olympia typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,965 - $3,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,496 - $5,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,686 - $7,448

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Olympia, WA and Montgomery, AL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $692 in Olympia, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $148 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Montgomery?

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 Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL

Plan on $1,627 - $4,387 for a rental moving truck on the 2,651-mile route from Olympia, Washington, to Montgomery, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $833 - $952
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Olympia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,627 - $3,094
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,184 - $4,387

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $148 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 $64 and $321 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $833 - $952 in fuel for the 2,651-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $692 in Olympia, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Olympia to Montgomery?

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 Olympia, WA to Montgomery, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Olympia, Washington, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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 $2,099 and $4,460.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,733 - $3,365
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,099 - $4,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,864 - $5,611

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 $74 - $148 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 Olympia, Washington, typically costs $692.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Montgomery?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Olympia, WA vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, side by side with Olympia 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.