Olympia, WA → Valdosta, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from Olympia to Valdosta

About 2,798 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,430–$12,540, delivery in 7–14 days, 101 carriers on the Olympia side and 130 in Valdosta.

2,798 miroad distance
48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,430–$12,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Olympia, Washington
To: Valdosta, Georgia
Road distance: ≈ 2,798 miles (2,371 straight-line)
Drive time: 48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 101 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination: 130 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Valdosta → Olympia

Moving from Olympia to Valdosta is a cross-country move of roughly 2,798 road miles, heading east from Washington to Georgia.

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 $8,430 to $12,540 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 Olympia side there are 101 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 130 around Valdosta (77 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 Valdosta.

Olympia has a population of about 57,000 and Valdosta about 56,000. Olympia is considerably denser (3,052 people per square mile versus 1,539), 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 Georgia than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Olympia to Valdosta

Full-service estimate for 2,798 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,370	$4,110	$5,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,060	$6,170	$7,520
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,430	$10,280	$12,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,480	$16,440	$20,060
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$18,540	$22,610	$27,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,920–$5,540

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,520–$5,170

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$8,430–$12,540

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Olympia (origin)

Harbor Wholesale Grocery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 430787
MC: 309158
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 133 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (360) 754-4484 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympic Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 586615
MC: 284187
Based in: Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (306) 753-2344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC

USDOT: 2575693
MC: 1155069
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (360) 493-1300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olmpic Move Group Lile Moving & Storage Move Nw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC

USDOT: 527782
MC: 75805
Based in: Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (360) 701-5234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allwest Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1277174
MC: 786271
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (360) 943-4990 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ready Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC

USDOT: 2083124
MC: 1398715
Based in: Tumwater, WA 98512 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (360) 507-2447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4119742
MC: 1575398
Based in: Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (360) 780-3858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lady Americana

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sound Sleep Products INC

USDOT: 565789
MC: 879382
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (253) 891-1293 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Olympia

Near Valdosta (destination)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 997480
MC: 422306
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 242366
MC: 172668
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3332009
MC: 1356136
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT: 3292158
MC: 1042696
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 29630
MC: 129388
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3528247
MC: 1173649
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2352886
MC: 805637
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986479
MC: 94475
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Olympia to Valdosta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,370 to $5,010 for a studio, $5,060 to $7,520 for a one-bedroom, $8,430 to $12,540 for a two-bedroom, $13,480 to $20,060 for a three-bedroom and $18,540 to $27,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Valdosta from Olympia?

About 2,798 road miles (2,371 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into Georgia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Olympia to Valdosta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,920 to $5,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,170. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Olympia–Valdosta corridor.