Phoenix, AZ → Olympia, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Phoenix to Olympia

About 1,285 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,433 carriers on the Phoenix side and 101 in Olympia.

1,285 miroad distance
22 h 51 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,780–$8,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Phoenix, Arizona
To: Olympia, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 1,285 miles (1,089 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 51 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,433 (623 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Olympia → Phoenix

Moving from Phoenix to Olympia is a long-distance move of roughly 1,285 road miles, heading northwest from Arizona 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 $5,780 to $8,600 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 22 h 51 min.

On the Phoenix side there are 1,433 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (623 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.

Phoenix has a population of about 1.7 million and Olympia about 57,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,105 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 Arizona, 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 Phoenix to Olympia

Full-service estimate for 1,285 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,470	$4,230	$5,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,780	$7,050	$8,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,250	$11,280	$13,770
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,720	$15,510	$18,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,500

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

Portable container

$2,170–$3,190

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,600

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Phoenix (origin)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 428823
MC: 227271
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT: 4231291
MC: 1637048
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85035 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 54283
MC: 136818
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT: 902604
MC: 162691
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85041 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1788508
MC: 651505
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1119424
MC: 473382
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85009 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3384102
MC: 1087004
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85034 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

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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 Phoenix to Olympia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a two-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,770 for a three-bedroom and $12,720 to $18,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olympia from Phoenix?

About 1,285 road miles (1,089 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 51 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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 Phoenix to Olympia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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 Phoenix–Olympia corridor.