Oshkosh, WI → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Oshkosh to Olympia

About 1,960 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,980–$10,390, delivery in 5–10 days, 114 carriers on the Oshkosh side and 101 in Olympia.

1,960 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,980–$10,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
To: Olympia, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 1,960 miles (1,661 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 114 (56 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Olympia → Oshkosh

Moving from Oshkosh to Olympia is a cross-country move of roughly 1,960 road miles, heading west from Wisconsin 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 $6,980 to $10,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Oshkosh side there are 114 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (56 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.

Oshkosh has a population of about 66,000 and Olympia about 57,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,468 and 3,052 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, 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.

Cost of moving from Oshkosh to Olympia

Full-service estimate for 1,960 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,790	$3,410	$4,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,190	$5,110	$6,230
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,980	$8,520	$10,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,180	$13,630	$16,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,370	$18,740	$22,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,760–$3,900

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

Portable container

$2,770–$4,070

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

Full-service mover

$6,980–$10,390

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 Oshkosh (origin)

Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 703852
MC: 325475
Based in: Oshkosh, WI 54904 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 160 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (920) 231-1677 Route Verify on FMCSA

Herlache Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2435372
MC: 839732
Based in: Oshkosh, WI 54904 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (920) 471-1178 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oblewski Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oblewski Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1806721
MC: 656728
Based in: Omro, WI 54963 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (920) 385-3091 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1718063
MC: 630062
Based in: Neenah, WI 54956 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

One Time Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3112432
MC: 83402
Based in: Oshkosh, WI 54901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (920) 509-2354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elong Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4462071
MC: 1759859
Based in: Oshkosh, WI 54902 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (920) 573-4341 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mv3 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3120821
MC: 87849
Based in: Oshkosh, WI 54901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (920) 279-2838 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dm&a Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3700210
MC: 1294372
Based in: Oshkosh, WI 54901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (775) 846-6423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 114 movers in Oshkosh

Near Olympia (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,790 to $4,160 for a studio, $4,190 to $6,230 for a one-bedroom, $6,980 to $10,390 for a two-bedroom, $11,180 to $16,630 for a three-bedroom and $15,370 to $22,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olympia from Oshkosh?

About 1,960 road miles (1,661 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Wisconsin 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,760 to $3,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,770 to $4,070. 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 Oshkosh–Olympia corridor.