($1,622+) Olympia, WA to Columbia, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Columbia, SC

Full-service movers for the 2,868-mile relocation from Olympia, Washington, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $3,030 and $14,787. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $306 - $2,040, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Olympia typically charge a base rate around $296 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,030 - $6,894
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,390 - $9,543
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,432 - $14,787

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 Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbia, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the South Carolina Trucking Association, the group most South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,899 and $7,033. 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 Columbia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,899 - $3,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,538 - $4,995
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,297 - $7,033

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Columbia, SC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $714 in Olympia, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Olympia to Columbia?

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 Columbia, SC

Plan on $1,622 - $4,245 for a rental moving truck on the 2,868-mile route from Olympia, Washington, to Columbia, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $931 - $1,064
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Columbia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,622 - $3,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,566
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,050 - $4,245

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 $714.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $931 - $1,064 for the 2,868-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 $61 and $332, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night for hotel stops on the 2,868-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $306 - $459.

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

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 Columbia, SC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Olympia, Washington, to Columbia, South Carolina, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $2,092 and $4,038.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,814 - $3,363
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,092 - $4,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,693 - $5,512

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 $714.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $153 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 Columbia?

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.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA vs Columbia, SC

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Olympia, WA, to Columbia, SC, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $3,030 - $14,787 on the 2,868-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,899 - $7,033 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,622 - $4,245 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,390 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Pure Fishing and LexiCode.