Moving from Alabamato Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and New Orleans it is about 364 miles and about 7 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 153 to 519 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Birmingham to New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Louisiana
At about 364 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,638 – $2,184 for a two-bedroom home and $1,884 – $2,512 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,179 – $1,572; a freight trailer is $786 – $1,048.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,229 – $1,638 | $885 – $1,179 | $590 – $786 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,474 – $1,966 | $1,061 – $1,415 | $708 – $943 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,179 – $1,572 | $786 – $1,048 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,884 – $2,512 | $1,356 – $1,808 | $904 – $1,206 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,129 – $2,839 | $1,533 – $2,044 | $1,022 – $1,363 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,457 – $3,276 | $1,769 – $2,359 | $1,179 – $1,572 |
Transport only, for an estimated 364 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 Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile to New Orleans | ~153 mi | 1–3 days | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Mobile to Baton Rouge | ~219 mi | 1–3 days | $986 – $1,314 | $1,133 – $1,511 |
| Mobile to Lafayette | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Montgomery to New Orleans | ~325 mi | 1–3 days | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,682 – $2,242 |
| Birmingham to New Orleans | ~364 mi | 1–3 days | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
| Montgomery to Baton Rouge | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Birmingham to Baton Rouge | ~389 mi | 1–3 days | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| Mobile to Shreveport | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Montgomery to Lafayette | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Birmingham to Lafayette | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Huntsville to New Orleans | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Huntsville to Baton Rouge | ~465 mi | 3–7 days | $2,093 – $2,790 | $2,406 – $3,209 |
| Birmingham to Shreveport | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Montgomery to Shreveport | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Huntsville to Shreveport | ~512 mi | 3–7 days | $2,304 – $3,072 | $2,650 – $3,533 |
| Huntsville to Lafayette | ~519 mi | 3–7 days | $2,336 – $3,114 | $2,686 – $3,581 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 364 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Alabama
170 household-goods carriers in Alabama are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Coleman American Moving Services Inc, Midland City · USDOT 148986 · 332 trucks
- Covan World-Wide Movingincorporated, Midland City · USDOT 256677 · 208 trucks
- Coleman Worldwide Moving Llc, Midland City · USDOT 2897746 · 191 trucks
- New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers, Birmingham · USDOT 2179652 · 52 trucks
- Thompson Delivery Services Colwright, Birmingham · USDOT 713589 · 31 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,638 – $2,184 | $2,048 – $2,730 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,884 – $2,512 | $2,355 – $3,140 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and New Orleans, the distance is about 364 miles. From our model that is $1,638 – $2,184 for a two-bedroom home and $1,884 – $2,512 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,179 – $1,572 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $786 – $1,048. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Alabama and Louisiana, distances run from 153 to 519 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Louisiana take?
Birmingham to New Orleans is about 7 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 Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Alabama into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $786 – $1,048 for a two-bedroom home over 364 miles against $1,638 – $2,184 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,355 – $3,140 rather than $1,884 – $2,512.