Allentown, PA → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,794 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,500–$12,640, delivery in 7–14 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 101 in Olympia.
Moving from Allentown to Olympia is a cross-country move of roughly 2,794 road miles, heading northwest from Pennsylvania to Washington.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $8,500 to $12,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Olympia (46 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Olympia.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Olympia about 57,000. Allentown is considerably denser (7,150 people per square mile versus 3,052), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Washington is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,100 | $6,220 | $7,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,500 | $10,360 | $12,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,600 | $16,580 | $20,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,700 | $22,800 | $27,820 |
$3,920–$5,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,510–$5,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,500–$12,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Olympia, WA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
Legal name: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC
Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC
Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,400 to $5,060 for a studio, $5,100 to $7,590 for a one-bedroom, $8,500 to $12,640 for a two-bedroom, $13,600 to $20,230 for a three-bedroom and $18,700 to $27,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,794 road miles (2,368 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Washington makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,920 to $5,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,510 to $5,170. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allentown–Olympia corridor.