New Orleans, LA → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,489 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,720–$11,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 101 in Olympia.
Moving from New Orleans to Olympia is a cross-country move of roughly 2,489 road miles, heading northwest from Louisiana 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 $7,720 to $11,490 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 43 hours (5 driving days).
On the New Orleans side there are 227 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 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.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Olympia about 57,000. Olympia is the denser city (3,052 people per square mile versus 2,265 in New Orleans), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, 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 | $3,090 | $3,770 | $4,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,630 | $5,650 | $6,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,720 | $9,420 | $11,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,350 | $15,070 | $18,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,990 | $20,720 | $25,270 |
$3,460–$4,880
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,240–$4,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,720–$11,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,090 to $4,590 for a studio, $4,630 to $6,890 for a one-bedroom, $7,720 to $11,490 for a two-bedroom, $12,350 to $18,380 for a three-bedroom and $16,990 to $25,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,489 road miles (2,109 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 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 Louisiana 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 $3,460 to $4,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,240 to $4,770. 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 New Orleans–Olympia corridor.