($877+) Olympia, WA to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Phoenix, AZ

For the 1,448-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Phoenix, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,575 and $11,363. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $337 - $2,248 (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 Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,575 - $5,659
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,556 - $7,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,946 - $11,363

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 Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Phoenix, AZ

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona 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 Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,468 and $5,158. 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 Olympia typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,468 - $2,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,912 - $3,723
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $5,158

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Olympia, WA and Phoenix, AZ. 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 $787 in Olympia, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 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 Phoenix?

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 Phoenix, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,448-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Phoenix, Arizona, costs between $913 and $2,543, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $518 - $592
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $913 - $1,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $2,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,543

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 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 Olympia, Washington, usually costs about $787 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,448-mile drive falls between $518 and $592, 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 $56 and $337 to your total.

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

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 Phoenix, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Olympia, Washington, 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 Phoenix, Arizona.

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 $1,516 and $3,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,257
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,881 - $4,009

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Olympia, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $787.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 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 Olympia to Phoenix?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Olympia, WA vs Phoenix, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Olympia and Phoenix to plan around. Cost of living index: 112 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,895/mo vs. $1,695/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 41. Safety index: 62.25 vs. 46.94.