Aurora, CO → Olympia, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,228 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 101 in Olympia.
Moving from Aurora to Olympia is a long-distance move of roughly 1,228 road miles, heading northwest from Colorado 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 $5,780 to $8,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 52 min.
On the Aurora side there are 1,183 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 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.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Olympia about 57,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,413 and 3,052 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,260 | $11,290 | $13,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,730 | $15,520 | $18,940 |
$1,710–$2,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,120–$3,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,780–$8,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, CO → 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: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
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 $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,610 for a two-bedroom, $9,260 to $13,770 for a three-bedroom and $12,730 to $18,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,228 road miles (1,041 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Colorado 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 $1,710 to $2,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,110. 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 Aurora–Olympia corridor.