Moving from Augusta, GA to Atlanta, GA
About 164 miles inside Georgia. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Georgia, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Augusta, GA to Atlanta, GA covers about 164 miles and is a move within Georgia. Full-service movers cost $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 754 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 164 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $738 – $984. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Georgia
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Augusta to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $554 – $738 | $399 – $531 | $266 – $354 |
| 1 bedroom | $664 – $886 | $478 – $638 | $319 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $738 – $984 | $531 – $708 | $354 – $472 |
| 3 bedrooms | $849 – $1,132 | $611 – $815 | $407 – $543 |
| 4 bedrooms | $959 – $1,279 | $691 – $921 | $461 – $614 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,107 – $1,476 | $797 – $1,063 | $531 – $708 |
Transport only, for an estimated 164 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, Augusta to Atlanta
164 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $820. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $738 to $984, 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 Augusta to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 754 people a year (±481) moved from Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 379 people a year (±207). Movers from Richmond County make up 0.8% of the 89,782 people a year who moved into Fulton County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 2,875 ±979 |
| Aiken County, SC | 885 ±353 |
| Fulton County, GA | 754 ±481 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 434 ±196 |
| Chatham County, GA | 428 ±174 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,716 ±2,265 |
| Cobb County, GA | 7,352 ±1,087 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 6,416 ±1,260 |
| Clayton County, GA | 6,360 ±1,311 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 2,403 ±770 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Augusta. 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adsi Moving Systems IncUSDOT 754250 | Augusta · 9 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | — |
| H & S Transfer CompanyincUSDOT 92748 | Augusta · 3 mi | 8 trucks | 2 | — |
| Budget Movers of Augusta IncUSDOT 2145512 | Augusta · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 5 | — |
| Monro Moving & StorageUSDOT 2799088 | Augusta · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | — |
| Anthony's Moving IncUSDOT 1877401 | Augusta · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Hustle and Muscle Moving Company LLCUSDOT 4156416 | Evans · 13 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Atlanta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Atlanta: Bulldog Movers Inc (Doraville, 57 trucks), Atlanta Peach Movers Inc (Doraville, 39 trucks), Moveret Logistics Inc (Duluth, 31 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Atlanta, 27 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Georgia, so Georgia rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Georgia 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 Georgia, so your protection on this 164-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Augusta to Atlanta
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 164 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Atlanta
A local move inside Atlanta 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 Atlanta are Columbus (about 105 mi), Chattanooga (about 121 mi), Greenville (about 159 mi).
Other routes from Augusta
All routes from Augusta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Columbia, SC | ~76 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Augusta to Greenville, SC | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Augusta to Savannah, GA | ~127 mi | $572 – $762 |
| Augusta to Charlotte, NC | ~160 mi | $720 – $960 |
| Augusta to Columbus, GA | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Augusta to Fayetteville, NC | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Augusta to Tampa, FL | ~446 mi | $2,007 – $2,676 |
| Augusta to Cincinnati, OH | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Augusta to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 164 miles cost about $554 – $738 for a studio, $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,132 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Augusta to Atlanta take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Augusta to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $354 – $472 for a two-bedroom home, against $738 – $984 with full-service movers; a moving container is $531 – $708.
Is Augusta to Atlanta an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Georgia, so the move is regulated by Georgia rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Georgia 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 Augusta to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 754 people a year (margin of error ±481) moved from Richmond County, which contains Augusta, to Fulton County, which contains Atlanta.
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.