Moving from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA
2,178 miles across a state line, from Georgia into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA covers 2,178 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $9,801 – $13,068 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 1,732 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,178 miles from Georgia to California. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $9,801 – $13,068 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 5 days on the road (about 40 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,351 – $9,801 | $5,293 – $7,057 | $3,528 – $4,704 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,821 – $11,761 | $6,351 – $8,468 | $4,234 – $5,645 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,801 – $13,068 | $7,057 – $9,409 | $4,704 – $6,273 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,271 – $15,028 | $8,115 – $10,820 | $5,410 – $7,214 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,741 – $16,988 | $9,174 – $12,232 | $6,116 – $8,154 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,702 – $19,602 | $10,585 – $14,113 | $7,057 – $9,409 |
Transport only, for 2,178 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, Atlanta to Los Angeles
2,178 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $10,890. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $9,801 to $13,068, 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 Atlanta to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,732 people a year (±731) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 1,548 people a year (±676). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.9% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,863 people a year (±2,164) moving from Georgia to California and about 14,052 people a year (±3,801) from California to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 7,189 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,205 ±1,333 |
| Cobb County, GA | 10,929 ±1,229 |
| Clayton County, GA | 7,292 ±1,451 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 4,421 ±716 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 3,851 ±812 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Atlanta (454 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 74 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.7% of their 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Movers IncUSDOT 1187702 | Doraville · 13 mi | 57 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncUSDOT 797586 | Doraville · 14 mi | 39 trucks | 20 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1727120 | Atlanta · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| General Movers LLCUSDOT 1914057 | Lithonia · 16 mi | 25 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1942465 | Marietta · 20 mi | 24 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 6 |
| USA Family Moving of Atlanta LLCUSDOT 3447326 | Alpharetta · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 4 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into California, 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 Atlanta to Los Angeles
Insist on a survey
Over 2,178 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,178 miles of handling.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Atlanta
All routes from Atlanta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Columbus, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Atlanta to Greenville, SC | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham, AL | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Atlanta to Augusta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery, AL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville, TN | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Atlanta to Columbia, SC | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Atlanta to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over 2,178 miles cost about $7,351 – $9,801 for a studio, $9,801 – $13,068 for a two-bedroom home and $11,271 – $15,028 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 5 days on the road (about 40 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,704 – $6,273 for a two-bedroom home, against $9,801 – $13,068 with full-service movers; a moving container is $7,057 – $9,409.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Los Angeles?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 125 listed movers within 30 miles of Atlanta hold it.
How many people move from Atlanta to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,732 people a year (margin of error ±731) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
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.