Olympus Technical Services INC
- USDOT
- 787890
- MC
- 1358548
- Based in
- Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 18 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Helena, MT → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move
About 972 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,540, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 19 in Garden City.
Moving from Helena to Garden City is a long-distance move of roughly 972 road miles, heading southeast from Montana to Kansas.
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 $4,390 to $6,540 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 17 h 28 min.
On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.
Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,900 in Helena), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,390 | $5,360 | $6,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,030 | $8,570 | $10,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,670 | $11,790 | $14,380 |
$1,450–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,890–$2,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,390–$6,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Helena, MT → Garden City, KS. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,540 for a two-bedroom, $7,030 to $10,460 for a three-bedroom and $9,670 to $14,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 972 road miles (823 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 28 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 Montana into Kansas 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 $1,450 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,780. 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 Helena–Garden City corridor.