Moving from Olympia, WA to Los Angeles, CA
About 1,084 miles across a state line, from Washington into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Olympia, WA to Los Angeles, CA covers about 1,084 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,878 – $6,504 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 216 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,084 miles between Washington and California, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,878 – $6,504 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Olympia to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,659 – $4,878 | $2,634 – $3,512 | $1,756 – $2,341 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,390 – $5,854 | $3,161 – $4,215 | $2,107 – $2,810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,878 – $6,504 | $3,512 – $4,683 | $2,341 – $3,122 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,610 – $7,480 | $4,039 – $5,385 | $2,693 – $3,590 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,341 – $8,455 | $4,566 – $6,088 | $3,044 – $4,058 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,317 – $9,756 | $5,268 – $7,024 | $3,512 – $4,683 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,084 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Olympia to Los Angeles
1,084 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,420. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,878 to $6,504, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Olympia to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 216 people a year (±141) moved from Thurston County, WA, home to Olympia, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 330 people a year (±227). Movers from Thurston County make up 0.1% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 26,956 people a year (±4,931) moving from Washington to California and about 43,938 people a year (±5,464) from California to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 16,982 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pierce County, WA | 2,445 ±553 |
| King County, WA | 1,964 ±486 |
| Mason County, WA | 872 ±317 |
| Lewis County, WA | 754 ±278 |
| Grays Harbor County, WA | 678 ±209 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Olympia (67 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 19 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.7% of their 198 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 29 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| Move Northwest Olympic Move GroupUSDOT 2308242 | Lakewood · 20 mi | 26 trucks | 0 | — |
| Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight ServiceUSDOT 312895 | Tacoma · 28 mi | 26 trucks | 16 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Continental Van Lines IncUSDOT 11997 | Tacoma · 29 mi | 26 trucks | 18 | 18.2% of 11 |
| Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLCUSDOT 1891374 | Lakewood · 20 mi | 25 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 586615 | Olympia · 4 mi | 21 trucks | 23 | 31.3% of 16 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Washington into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Olympia to Los Angeles
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,084 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Olympia
All routes from Olympia, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia to Tacoma, WA | ~30 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Olympia to Seattle, WA | ~55 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Olympia to Vancouver, WA | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Olympia to Portland, OR | ~123 mi | $554 – $738 |
| Olympia to Eugene, OR | ~241 mi | $1,085 – $1,446 |
| Olympia to Spokane, WA | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Olympia to Fresno, CA | ~850 mi | $3,825 – $5,100 |
| Olympia to North Las Vegas, NV | ~984 mi | $4,428 – $5,904 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Olympia to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Olympia to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,084 miles cost about $3,659 – $4,878 for a studio, $4,878 – $6,504 for a two-bedroom home and $5,610 – $7,480 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Olympia to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Olympia to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,341 – $3,122 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,878 – $6,504 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,512 – $4,683.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Olympia to Los Angeles?
Yes. Olympia is in Washington and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Olympia hold it.
How many people move from Olympia to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 216 people a year (margin of error ±141) moved from Thurston County, which contains Olympia, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.