Concord, CA → Olympia, WA · Long-distance move
About 741 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,780–$7,110, delivery in 2–5 days, 152 carriers on the Concord side and 101 in Olympia.
Moving from Concord to Olympia is a long-distance move of roughly 741 road miles, heading north from California 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 $4,780 to $7,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 29 min.
On the Concord side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (49 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.
Concord has a population of about 123,261 and Olympia about 57,000. Concord is considerably denser (4,098 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,870 | $3,490 | $4,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,820 | $7,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,640 | $9,320 | $11,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,510 | $12,810 | $15,630 |
$1,060–$1,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,780–$7,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,110 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,370 for a three-bedroom and $10,510 to $15,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 741 road miles (628 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 29 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California 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 $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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 Concord–Olympia corridor.