($1,690+) Olympia, WA to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Philadelphia, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,849-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $3,212 - $14,639. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $326 - $2,176. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Olympia and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,212 - $7,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,658 - $9,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,585 - $14,639

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 Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, 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 Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,105 and $7,638. 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 Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,105 - $3,899
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,677 - $5,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,475 - $7,638

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 $163 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 $762 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 Philadelphia, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,849 miles from Olympia, Washington, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, running $1,608 - $4,604. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $986 - $1,127
• 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 Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,608 - $3,149
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,337 - $4,604

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 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 $762 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,849-mile drive falls between $986 and $1,127, 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 $54 and $326 to your total.

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

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 Philadelphia, PA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Olympia, Washington, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $979 and $4,433.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,931 - $3,510
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,184 - $4,433
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,868 - $6,111

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 $82 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $762.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Philadelphia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA vs Philadelphia, PA

Good news for your budget: Philadelphia isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Olympia. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 112 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 39/100 and 62.25/100 here versus 75/100 and 33.91/100 there.