($1,210+) Madison, WI to Olympia, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Olympia, WA

For the 1,965-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Olympia, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,686 and $11,962. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $320 - $2,132 (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 Madison generally start around $371 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,686 - $5,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,442 - $7,982
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,952 - $11,962

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 Madison to Olympia.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Olympia, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Olympia, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington 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 Madison, WI to Olympia, WA

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Olympia, Washington, cost between $1,681 and $6,143. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Madison typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,681 - $3,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $6,143

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $160 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 $746 in Madison, WI, 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 Olympia, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Madison to Olympia?

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 Madison, WI to Olympia, WA

A rental truck for this 1,965-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Olympia, Washington, costs between $1,127 and $3,300. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $666 - $762
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Madison to Olympia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,310 - $2,667
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,701 - $3,300

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $160 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 Madison, Wisconsin, usually costs about $746 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,965-mile drive falls between $666 and $762, 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 $53 and $320 to your total.

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

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 Madison, WI to Olympia, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Madison, Wisconsin, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Olympia, Washington.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,671 and $3,645.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,469 - $2,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,536

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $746.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $160 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Olympia?

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. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC 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: Madison, WI vs Olympia, WA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Madison and Olympia to plan around. Cost of living index: 103 vs. 112. Average rent: $1,600/mo vs. $1,895/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 50 vs. 39. Safety index: 65.43 vs. 62.25.