($1,654+) Olympia, WA to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Hartford, CT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,973-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $3,048 - $15,660. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,184. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Olympia and Hartford. Local movers in Olympia typically start around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,048 - $7,211
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,835 - $10,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,471 - $15,660

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 Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut 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 Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $2,206 and $7,565. 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 Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,206 - $3,974
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,643 - $5,536
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,914 - $7,565

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 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 $764 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 Hartford, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Hartford?

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 Hartford, CT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,973 miles from Olympia, Washington, to Hartford, Connecticut, running $1,722 - $4,790. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,033 - $1,181
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,722 - $3,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,939 - $3,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,790

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 $82 and $382.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,033 and $1,181 for the 2,973-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 $764 for 2 movers in Olympia, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Hartford, CT

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 Hartford, Connecticut.

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 $2,180 and $4,565.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,815 - $3,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,041 - $6,489

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 $82 - $164 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 $764.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Hartford?

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 Hartford, CT

Day-to-day costs in Hartford are close to what you're used to in Olympia: cost of living index of 105 versus 112, with average rent of $1,330/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 67/100 and 36.25/100 in Hartford.