Moving from Mobile, AL to Augusta, GA
About 471 miles across a state line, from Alabama into Georgia, 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 Mobile, AL to Augusta, GA covers about 471 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,120 – $2,826 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 208 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 471 miles between Alabama and Georgia, 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 $2,120 – $2,826 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Mobile to Augusta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,590 – $2,120 | $1,145 – $1,526 | $763 – $1,017 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,908 – $2,543 | $1,373 – $1,831 | $916 – $1,221 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,120 – $2,826 | $1,526 – $2,035 | $1,017 – $1,356 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,437 – $3,250 | $1,755 – $2,340 | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,755 – $3,674 | $1,984 – $2,645 | $1,323 – $1,763 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,179 – $4,239 | $2,289 – $3,052 | $1,526 – $2,035 |
Transport only, for an estimated 471 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, Mobile to Augusta
471 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,355. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,120 to $2,826, 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 Mobile to Augusta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 208 people a year (±307) moved from Mobile County, AL, home to Mobile, to Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Mobile County make up 1.3% of the 16,147 people a year who moved into Richmond County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,804 people a year (±5,475) moving from Alabama to Georgia and about 15,194 people a year (±2,860) from Georgia to Alabama — a net gain for Georgia of about 610 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, AL | 1,247 ±751 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 1,173 ±462 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 770 ±274 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 722 ±367 |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 663 ±678 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 2,312 ±551 |
| Aiken County, SC | 747 ±395 |
| Burke County, GA | 672 ±528 |
| Muscogee County, GA | 526 ±247 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 388 ±235 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Mobile (32 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.2% of their 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port City Transfer LLCUSDOT 3324282 | Irvington · 19 mi | 17 trucks | 41 | 18.9% of 37 |
| Eastern Shore Transfer IncUSDOT 2644092 | Spanish Fort · 10 mi | 6 trucks | 5 | 100.0% of 1 |
| J & W Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 163932 | Mobile · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Teague Brothers Transfer and Storage Company IncUSDOT 295775 | Theodore · 14 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 3579426 | Daphne · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| DND Logistics and Moving LLCUSDOT 4119095 | Mobile · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Augusta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Augusta: Adsi Moving Systems Inc (Augusta, 16 trucks), H & S Transfer Companyinc (Augusta, 8 trucks), Budget Movers of Augusta Inc (Augusta, 6 trucks), Monro Moving & Storage (Augusta, 6 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama into Georgia, 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 Mobile to Augusta
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 471 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Augusta
A local move inside Augusta later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Augusta are Columbia (about 76 mi), Greenville (about 115 mi), Savannah (about 127 mi).
Other routes from Mobile
All routes from Mobile, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile to Montgomery, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Mobile to Jackson, MS | ~196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Mobile to Birmingham, AL | ~243 mi | $1,094 – $1,458 |
| Mobile to Tallahassee, FL | ~262 mi | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| Mobile to Huntsville, AL | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Mobile to Greenville, SC | ~508 mi | $2,286 – $3,048 |
| Mobile to Houston, TX | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
| Mobile to Miami, FL | ~683 mi | $3,074 – $4,098 |
Also moving to Augusta: from Columbia, SC, from Charleston, SC, from Atlanta, GA, from Columbus, GA.
Mobile to Augusta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Augusta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 471 miles cost about $1,590 – $2,120 for a studio, $2,120 – $2,826 for a two-bedroom home and $2,437 – $3,250 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Mobile to Augusta take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Mobile to Augusta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,017 – $1,356 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,120 – $2,826 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,526 – $2,035.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mobile to Augusta?
Yes. Mobile is in Alabama and Augusta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 18 listed movers within 30 miles of Mobile hold it.
How many people move from Mobile to Augusta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 208 people a year (margin of error ±307) moved from Mobile County, which contains Mobile, to Richmond County, which contains Augusta.
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.