Moving from Georgia to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Birmingham it is about 163 miles and about 3 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 98 to 491 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.
- ~163 miAtlanta → Birmingham
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $734+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 15,194 people moved from Georgia to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,860), and about 15,804 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Birmingham it is about 163 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $734 – $978 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 15,194 people a year (±2,860), against about 15,804 (±5,475) from Alabama to Georgia, so Alabama loses about 610 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 2nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Muscogee County | Russell County | 1,044 ±397 |
| Muscogee County | Lee County | 709 ±398 |
| Fulton County | Jefferson County | 515 ±207 |
| Morgan County | Lee County | 479 ±432 |
| Floyd County | Lee County | 454 ±162 |
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.
Atlanta to Birmingham, 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 Georgia and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Alabama
At about 163 miles, full-service movers should land around $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home and $844 – $1,125 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $528 – $704; a freight trailer is $352 – $469.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $550 – $734 | $396 – $528 | $264 – $352 |
| 1 bedroom | $660 – $880 | $475 – $634 | $317 – $422 |
| 2 bedrooms | $734 – $978 | $528 – $704 | $352 – $469 |
| 3 bedrooms | $844 – $1,125 | $607 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $954 – $1,271 | $687 – $915 | $458 – $610 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,100 – $1,467 | $792 – $1,056 | $528 – $704 |
Transport only, for an estimated 163 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 Georgia to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Montgomery | ~98 mi | Same day | $455 – $747 | $759 – $1,371 |
| Columbus to Birmingham | ~154 mi | 1–3 days | $693 – $924 | $797 – $1,063 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham | ~163 mi | 1–3 days | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Atlanta to Huntsville | ~166 mi | 1–3 days | $747 – $996 | $859 – $1,145 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery | ~171 mi | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Columbus to Huntsville | ~212 mi | 1–3 days | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Columbus to Mobile | ~262 mi | 1–3 days | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| Augusta to Montgomery | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Augusta to Birmingham | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Augusta to Huntsville | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Atlanta to Mobile | ~351 mi | 1–3 days | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,816 – $2,422 |
| Savannah to Montgomery | ~356 mi | 1–3 days | $1,602 – $2,136 | $1,842 – $2,456 |
| Savannah to Birmingham | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Savannah to Huntsville | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Augusta to Mobile | ~471 mi | 3–7 days | $2,120 – $2,826 | $2,437 – $3,250 |
| Savannah to Mobile | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 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 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Birmingham, the distance is about 163 miles. From our model that is $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home and $844 – $1,125 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $528 – $704 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $352 – $469. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Georgia and Alabama, distances run from 98 to 491 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Alabama take?
Atlanta to Birmingham is about 3 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 Georgia to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $352 – $469 for a two-bedroom home over 163 miles against $734 – $978 with full-service movers. A container, about $528 – $704, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 15,194 people (±2,860) moved from Georgia to Alabama that year, against about 15,804 (±5,475) from Alabama to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.