Fredericksburg, VA → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,772 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,660–$12,880, delivery in 7–14 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 101 in Olympia.
Moving from Fredericksburg to Olympia is a cross-country move of roughly 2,772 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia 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 $8,660 to $12,880 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 Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Olympia about 57,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,678 and 3,052 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Virginia, 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 | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,340 | $7,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,660 | $10,560 | $12,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,850 | $16,890 | $20,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,050 | $23,230 | $28,340 |
$3,900–$5,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,490–$5,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,660–$12,880
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.
Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC
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Legal name: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,460 to $5,150 for a studio, $5,190 to $7,730 for a one-bedroom, $8,660 to $12,880 for a two-bedroom, $13,850 to $20,610 for a three-bedroom and $19,050 to $28,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,772 road miles (2,349 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 Virginia 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 $3,900 to $5,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,490 to $5,140. 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 Fredericksburg–Olympia corridor.