($542+) Olympia, WA to Modesto, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Modesto, CA

For the 768-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Modesto, California, full-service movers cost between $2,002 and $9,155. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $341 - $2,272 (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 Modesto:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,002 - $5,058
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,699 - $6,362
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,873 - $9,155

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 Modesto.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Modesto, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Modesto, 79% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Modesto, CA

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Modesto, California, cost between $1,107 and $3,525. 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 Modesto. If you go over that window, storage in Olympia adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $1,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,931
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,848 - $3,525

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 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 $795 in Olympia, WA, 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 Modesto, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Modesto?

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 Modesto, CA

Plan on $558 - $1,603 for a rental moving truck on the 768-mile route from Olympia, Washington, to Modesto, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $278 - $317
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Modesto based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $558 - $1,050
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $620 - $1,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $747 - $1,603

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 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 $795 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 768-mile drive falls between $278 and $317, 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 $57 and $341 to your total.

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

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 Modesto, CA

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 Olympia, Washington, to Modesto, California. 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 $1,103 and $2,143.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,884
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,585 - $3,024

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 $85 - $170 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $795.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Modesto?

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 Modesto, CA

Day-to-day costs in Modesto are close to what you're used to in Olympia: cost of living index of 116 versus 112, with average rent of $1,800/mo compared to $1,895/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 39/100 and 62.25/100 in Olympia versus 48/100 and 34.24/100 in Modesto.