Moving from Alabama to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Jackson it is about 249 miles and about 5 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 77 to 390 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.
- ~249 miBirmingham → Jackson
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,121+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 8,215 people moved from Alabama to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,035), and about 7,574 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Jackson it is about 249 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,121 – $1,494 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,215 people a year (±3,035), against about 7,574 (±2,264) from Mississippi to Alabama, so Mississippi gains about 641 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 3rd-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | Harrison County | 391 ±375 |
| Mobile County | Hinds County | 379 ±315 |
| Mobile County | Jackson County | 338 ±281 |
| Etowah County | Rankin County | 253 ±241 |
| Sumter County | Madison County | 224 ±193 |
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.
Birmingham to Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Mississippi
At about 249 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,121 – $1,494 for a two-bedroom home and $1,289 – $1,718 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $807 – $1,076; a freight trailer is $538 – $717.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 – $1,121 | $605 – $807 | $403 – $538 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,008 – $1,345 | $726 – $968 | $484 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,121 – $1,494 | $807 – $1,076 | $538 – $717 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,289 – $1,718 | $928 – $1,237 | $619 – $825 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,457 – $1,942 | $1,049 – $1,398 | $699 – $932 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,681 – $2,241 | $1,210 – $1,614 | $807 – $1,076 |
Transport only, for an estimated 249 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 Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile to Gulfport | ~77 mi | Same day | $435 – $719 | $723 – $1,317 |
| Mobile to Jackson | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Birmingham to Jackson | ~249 mi | 1–3 days | $1,121 – $1,494 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| Montgomery to Gulfport | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Montgomery to Jackson | ~264 mi | 1–3 days | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Birmingham to Gulfport | ~298 mi | 1–3 days | $1,341 – $1,788 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| Huntsville to Jackson | ~311 mi | 1–3 days | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
| Huntsville to Gulfport | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Jackson, the distance is about 249 miles. From our model that is $1,121 – $1,494 for a two-bedroom home and $1,289 – $1,718 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $807 – $1,076 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $538 – $717. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Alabama and Mississippi, distances run from 77 to 390 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Mississippi take?
Birmingham to Jackson is about 5 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $538 – $717 for a two-bedroom home over 249 miles against $1,121 – $1,494 with full-service movers. A container, about $807 – $1,076, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,215 people (±3,035) moved from Alabama to Mississippi that year, against about 7,574 (±2,264) from Mississippi to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.