Popular Moving Routes in Alabama
46 routes out of 4 Alabama cities, priced by home size from one published model: 6 that stay inside the state, 33 that leave it, and a page for Alabama to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 4Cities covered
- 46Routes priced
- 170Licensed movers based here
- $435+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Alabama costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $36 to $46 per mover per hour. We price 46 routes from 4 Alabama cities.
Alabama cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Alabama, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Alabama
Every pair of Alabama cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Alabama, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to Huntsville | ~98 mi | 2 hr | $435 – $719 | $723 – $1,317 |
| Birmingham to Montgomery | ~98 mi | 2 hr | $435 – $719 | $723 – $1,317 |
| Mobile to Montgomery | ~181 mi | 3 hr | $815 – $1,086 | $937 – $1,249 |
| Huntsville to Montgomery | ~190 mi | 3 hr | $855 – $1,140 | $983 – $1,311 |
| Birmingham to Mobile | ~243 mi | 4 hr | $1,094 – $1,458 | $1,258 – $1,677 |
| Huntsville to Mobile | ~340 mi | 6 hr | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
Leaving Alabama: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to Chicago, IL | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Mobile to Houston, TX | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Birmingham to Houston, TX | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Huntsville to Houston, TX | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Montgomery to Washington, DC | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Mobile to Miami, FL | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Birmingham to Philadelphia, PA | ~912 mi | 3–7 days | $4,104 – $5,472 | $4,720 – $6,293 |
| Birmingham to Atlanta, GA | ~163 mi | 1–3 days | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Montgomery to Atlanta, GA | ~171 mi | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Birmingham to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Birmingham to Tampa, FL | ~540 mi | 3–7 days | $2,430 – $3,240 | $2,795 – $3,726 |
| Birmingham to Denver, CO | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Montgomery to San Antonio, TX | ~875 mi | 3–7 days | $3,938 – $5,250 | $4,528 – $6,037 |
| Birmingham to Cincinnati, OH | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Huntsville to Nashville, TN | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
Alabama to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Alabama's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Alabama.
What moving from Alabama costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $435 – $719 | $723 – $1,317 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Alabama moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Alabama lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Alabama moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Alabama?
Across town it is hourly: about $36 to $46 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $435 – $719. Between Alabama cities we price 6 pairs, from Birmingham to Huntsville at about 98 miles ($435 – $719 for two bedrooms) to Huntsville to Mobile at about 340 miles ($1,530 – $2,040).
How much does it cost to move out of Alabama?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Georgia at about 163 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,082. Every Alabama-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Alabama regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Alabama is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Alabama?
170 household-goods carriers based in Alabama are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.