Los Angeles, CA → Olympia, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,097 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,840–$8,680, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,866 carriers on the Los Angeles side and 101 in Olympia.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Olympia, WA covers roughly 1,097 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,840 to $8,680 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 37 min.
On the Los Angeles side there are 2,866 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,210 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.
Los Angeles has a population of about 3.9 million and Olympia about 57,000. Los Angeles is considerably denser (8,304 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 | $2,330 | $2,850 | $3,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,840 | $7,120 | $8,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,340 | $11,390 | $13,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,840 | $15,660 | $19,100 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,840–$8,680
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: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC
Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC
Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC
Legal name: Sound Sleep Products INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,470 for a studio, $3,500 to $5,210 for a one-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,680 for a two-bedroom, $9,340 to $13,890 for a three-bedroom and $12,840 to $19,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,097 road miles (930 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 37 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 $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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 Los Angeles–Olympia corridor.