Moving from Alabama to 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 (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.
- ~364 miBirmingham → New Orleans
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,638+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,085 people moved from Alabama to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,033), and about 2,529 went the other way. Between Birmingham and New Orleans it is about 364 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,638 – $2,184 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,085 people a year (±1,033), against about 2,529 (±828) from Louisiana to Alabama, so Louisiana loses about 444 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 10th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | Livingston Parish | 663 ±678* |
| Mobile County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 406 ±446* |
| Baldwin County | Lafayette Parish | 164 ±209* |
| Shelby County | Caddo Parish | 152 ±157* |
| Etowah County | St. Tammany Parish | 141 ±146* |
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 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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
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 Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana 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 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. A move from Alabama into Louisiana 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 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, about $1,179 – $1,572, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,085 people (±1,033) moved from Alabama to Louisiana that year, against about 2,529 (±828) from Louisiana to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 10th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.