Olympia, WA

York, PA → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from York to Olympia

About 2,749 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,420–$12,530, delivery in 7–14 days, 163 carriers on the York side and 101 in Olympia.

  • 2,749 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,420–$12,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,749 miles (2,329 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
163 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
101 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Olympia → York

Olympia sits about 2,749 miles northwest of York, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $8,420 to $12,530 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 York side there are 163 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.

York has a population of about 45,000 and Olympia about 57,000. York is considerably denser (8,466 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. Washington is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, 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 York to Olympia

Full-service estimate for 2,749 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,050 $6,160 $7,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,420 $10,270 $12,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,480 $16,430 $20,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,530 $22,600 $27,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,870–$5,470

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

Portable container

$3,470–$5,110

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

Full-service mover

$8,420–$12,530

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 York (origin)

A & S Services Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1880751
MC
164166
Based in
York, PA 17404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
405 trucks, 406 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Honey Locust Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
605126
MC
292032
Based in
East Berlin, PA 17316 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Granite Transportation Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
898834
MC
390693
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Parker And Molina Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3262344
MC
1028602
Based in
York Haven, PA 17345 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

York Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
926495
MC
399523
Based in
York, PA 17406 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Diaz Expressway

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432631
MC
838722
Based in
Dover, PA 17315 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Red Lion Furniture Mfg LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3607050
MC
1585577
Based in
Red Lion, PA 17356 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Eckert Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
10712
MC
70267
Based in
York, PA 17403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 163 movers in York

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

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

Morgan Transfer

Licensed interstate
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

Olmpic Move Group Lile Moving & Storage Move Nw

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

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

All Ready Moving And Storage

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

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

Lady Americana

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

All 101 movers in Olympia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,370 to $5,010 for a studio, $5,050 to $7,520 for a one-bedroom, $8,420 to $12,530 for a two-bedroom, $13,480 to $20,050 for a three-bedroom and $18,530 to $27,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olympia from York?

About 2,749 road miles (2,329 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 Pennsylvania 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 York to Olympia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,870 to $5,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,470 to $5,110. 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 York–Olympia corridor.