Moving from Alabama to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Atlanta it is about 163 miles and about 3 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 98 to 491 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~163 miBirmingham → Atlanta
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $734+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 15,804 people moved from Alabama to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±5,475), and about 15,194 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Atlanta it is about 163 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $734 – $978 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 15,804 people a year (±5,475), against about 15,194 (±2,860) from Georgia to Alabama, so Georgia gains about 610 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 4th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Russell County | Muscogee County | 868 ±365 |
| Jefferson County | Fulton County | 658 ±384 |
| Lee County | Muscogee County | 330 ±166 |
| Lee County | Fulton County | 290 ±198 |
| Madison County | Gwinnett County | 229 ±240* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Atlanta, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Georgia
At about 163 miles, full-service movers should land around $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home and $844 – $1,125 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $528 – $704; a freight trailer is $352 – $469.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $550 – $734 | $396 – $528 | $264 – $352 |
| 1 bedroom | $660 – $880 | $475 – $634 | $317 – $422 |
| 2 bedrooms | $734 – $978 | $528 – $704 | $352 – $469 |
| 3 bedrooms | $844 – $1,125 | $607 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $954 – $1,271 | $687 – $915 | $458 – $610 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,100 – $1,467 | $792 – $1,056 | $528 – $704 |
Transport only, for an estimated 163 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.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery to Columbus | ~98 mi | Same day | $435 – $719 | $723 – $1,317 |
| Birmingham to Columbus | ~154 mi | 1–3 days | $693 – $924 | $797 – $1,063 |
| Birmingham to Atlanta | ~163 mi | 1–3 days | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Huntsville to Atlanta | ~166 mi | 1–3 days | $747 – $996 | $859 – $1,145 |
| Montgomery to Atlanta | ~171 mi | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Huntsville to Columbus | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Mobile to Columbus | ~262 mi | 1–3 days | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| Montgomery to Augusta | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Birmingham to Augusta | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Huntsville to Augusta | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Mobile to Atlanta | ~351 mi | 1–3 days | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,816 – $2,422 |
| Montgomery to Savannah | ~356 mi | 1–3 days | $1,602 – $2,136 | $1,842 – $2,456 |
| Birmingham to Savannah | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Huntsville to Savannah | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Mobile to Augusta | ~471 mi | 3–7 days | $2,120 – $2,826 | $2,437 – $3,250 |
| Mobile to Savannah | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Atlanta, the distance is about 163 miles. From our model that is $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home and $844 – $1,125 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $528 – $704 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $352 – $469. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Alabama and Georgia, distances run from 98 to 491 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Georgia take?
Birmingham to Atlanta is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $352 – $469 for a two-bedroom home over 163 miles against $734 – $978 with full-service movers. A container, about $528 – $704, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 15,804 people (±5,475) moved from Alabama to Georgia that year, against about 15,194 (±2,860) from Georgia to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 4th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.