($573+) Olympia, WA to San Francisco, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to San Francisco, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 748-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to San Francisco, California, with prices running from $1,891 - $9,338. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $496 - $3,304 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Olympia and San Francisco are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Olympia movers tend to run around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,891 - $4,946
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,777 - $6,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,478 - $9,338

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 San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Francisco, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Olympia, WA to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,139 and $3,766. 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 Olympia costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $1,990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,378 - $2,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,766

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Olympia, WA and San Francisco, CA. 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 $1,156 in Olympia, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $124 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $248 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco, CA

Truck rentals from Olympia, Washington, to San Francisco, California, range from $523 - $1,504 for the 748-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $393 - $449
• Daily insurance: $50/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $33
• 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 San Francisco based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $523 - $1,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $601 - $1,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $729 - $1,504

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Olympia, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,156.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $393 - $449 for the 748-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 $99 and $537, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $248 per night for hotel stops on the 748-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $496 - $743.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Olympia to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 $1,068 and $2,096.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,862
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,583 - $2,755

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 $124 - $248 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $1,156.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Francisco, 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.