Glendale, CA → Olympia, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,087 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,810–$8,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,585 carriers on the Glendale side and 101 in Olympia.
Olympia sits about 1,087 miles north of Glendale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Washington that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,810 to $8,640 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 19 h 27 min.
On the Glendale side there are 1,585 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (649 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.
Glendale has a population of about 187,160 and Olympia about 57,000. Glendale is considerably denser (6,444 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 | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,250 | $5,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,080 | $8,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,290 | $11,330 | $13,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,770 | $15,580 | $19,000 |
$1,570–$2,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,810–$8,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Glendale, CA → 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: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport 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 $2,320 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,480 to $5,180 for a one-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,640 for a two-bedroom, $9,290 to $13,820 for a three-bedroom and $12,770 to $19,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,087 road miles (921 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 27 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 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 $1,570 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Glendale–Olympia corridor.