Moving from Augusta, GA to Columbia, SC
At about 76 miles, Augusta to Columbia 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 76 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour 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 Augusta, GA to Columbia, SC covers about 76 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 130 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 76 miles, crews cover Augusta to Columbia in a single day — about an hour 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 an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Augusta to Columbia
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, Augusta to Columbia
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $38–$48 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $455 to $747. The 76 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 Augusta to Columbia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 130 people a year (±91) moved from Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta, to Richland County, SC, home to Columbia. Going the other way: about 170 people a year (±130). Movers from Richmond County make up 0.3% of the 51,293 people a year who moved into Richland 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 |
|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 7,157 ±1,421 |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 1,665 ±719 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,599 ±1,099 |
| Greenville County, SC | 1,336 ±336 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 1,312 ±1,541 |
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 Columbia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbia: Gamecock Moving LLC (West Columbia, 9 trucks), Movemart Relocation Inc (Columbia, 8 trucks), College Hunks Moving (Columbia, 5 trucks), Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC (Columbia, 5 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 76-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 Augusta to Columbia
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $38 to $48 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 Columbia
A local move inside Columbia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Columbia are Augusta (about 76 mi), Charlotte (about 100 mi), Greenville (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Augusta
All routes from Augusta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Atlanta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| 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 Columbia: from Charlotte, NC, from Greenville, SC, from Charleston, SC, from Myrtle Beach, SC.
Augusta to Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Columbia, SC?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $455 – $747; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $759 – $1,371. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 76 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Augusta to Columbia, SC take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, 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 Augusta to Columbia, SC?
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 76 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Augusta to Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 130 people a year (margin of error ±91) moved from Richmond County, which contains Augusta, to Richland County, which contains Columbia.
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.