Moving from Montgomery, AL to Columbus, GA
At about 98 miles, Montgomery to Columbus is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 98 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Montgomery, AL to Columbus, GA covers about 98 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $435 – $719 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 112 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 98 miles, crews cover Montgomery to Columbus in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Montgomery to Columbus
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Montgomery to Columbus
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $36–$46 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $435 to $719. The 98 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Montgomery to Columbus
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 112 people a year (±81) moved from Montgomery County, AL, home to Montgomery, to Muscogee County, GA, home to Columbus. Going the other way: about 93 people a year (±99). Movers from Montgomery County make up 0.6% of the 18,799 people a year who moved into Muscogee County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, AL | 1,493 ±564 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 768 ±268 |
| Autauga County, AL | 649 ±299 |
| Madison County, AL | 505 ±215 |
| Lee County, AL | 449 ±260 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Russell County, AL | 868 ±365 |
| Chattahoochee County, GA | 649 ±342 |
| Dougherty County, GA | 494 ±323 |
| Marion County, GA | 461 ±413 |
| Spalding County, GA | 424 ±534 |
Licensed movers at each end
19 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Montgomery. 0 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonded Moving & Storage Co IncUSDOT 105844 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
| Admiral MoversUSDOT 1254788 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Pink Zebra Moving of Montgomery AlUSDOT 3976058 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Affordable MoversUSDOT 1773106 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Southern Van Lines Services LLCUSDOT 4434947 | Autaugaville · 25 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Affordable MoversUSDOT 3557870 | Montgomery · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Columbus end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbus: McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc (Columbus, 12 trucks), Coleman American Moving Services Inc (Columbus, 12 trucks), Als Van Line Services Inc (Columbus, 8 trucks), Phelps Moving & Storage Inc (Columbus, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Alabama, so Alabama rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Alabama licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Alabama, so your protection on this 98-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Montgomery to Columbus
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $36 to $46 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Columbus
A local move inside Columbus 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 Columbus are Montgomery (about 98 mi), Atlanta (about 105 mi), Birmingham (about 154 mi).
Other routes from Montgomery
All routes from Montgomery, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery to Birmingham, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Atlanta, GA | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Montgomery to Mobile, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Montgomery to Huntsville, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Montgomery to Tallahassee, FL | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
| Montgomery to Nashville, TN | ~306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Montgomery to Louisville, KY | ~475 mi | $2,138 – $2,850 |
| Montgomery to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~583 mi | $2,624 – $3,498 |
Also moving to Columbus: from Atlanta, GA, from Augusta, GA, from Savannah, GA, from Nashville, TN.
Montgomery to Columbus moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Columbus, GA?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $435 – $719; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $723 – $1,317. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 98 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Montgomery to Columbus, GA take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Montgomery to Columbus, GA?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 98 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Montgomery to Columbus, GA an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Alabama, so the move is regulated by Alabama rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Alabama requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Montgomery to Columbus, GA each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 112 people a year (margin of error ±81) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Montgomery, to Muscogee County, which contains Columbus.
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.