Moving from Augusta, GA to Columbus, GA
About 211 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 Columbus, GA covers about 211 miles and is a move within Georgia. Full-service movers cost $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 17 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 211 miles, about 4 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 $950 – $1,266. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Georgia
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Augusta to Columbus
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 – $950 | $513 – $684 | $342 – $456 |
| 1 bedroom | $855 – $1,139 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $547 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 – $1,266 | $684 – $912 | $456 – $608 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 – $1,456 | $786 – $1,048 | $524 – $699 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,234 – $1,646 | $889 – $1,185 | $592 – $790 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,424 – $1,899 | $1,025 – $1,367 | $684 – $912 |
Transport only, for an estimated 211 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 Columbus
211 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,055. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $950 to $1,266, 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 Columbus
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 17 people a year (±19) moved from Richmond County, GA, home to Augusta, to Muscogee County, GA, home to Columbus. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 526 people a year (±247). Movers from Richmond County make up 0.1% of the 18,799 people a year who moved into Muscogee 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 |
|---|---|
| Russell County, AL | 868 ±365 |
| Chattahoochee County, GA | 649 ±342 |
| Dougherty County, GA | 494 ±323 |
| Marion County, GA | 461 ±413 |
| Spalding County, GA | 424 ±534 |
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 Columbus end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbus: McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc (Columbus, 12 trucks), Coleman American Moving Services Inc (Columbus, 12 trucks), Als Van Line Services Inc (Columbus, 8 trucks), Phelps Moving & Storage Inc (Columbus, 3 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 211-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 Columbus
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 211 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 Columbus
A local move inside Columbus 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 Columbus are Montgomery (about 98 mi), Atlanta (about 105 mi), Birmingham (about 154 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 Atlanta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| 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 Columbus: from Montgomery, AL, from Atlanta, GA, from Savannah, GA, from Nashville, TN.
Augusta to Columbus moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Columbus, GA?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 211 miles cost about $712 – $950 for a studio, $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home and $1,092 – $1,456 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Augusta to Columbus, GA take?
The drive is about 4 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 Columbus, GA?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $456 – $608 for a two-bedroom home, against $950 – $1,266 with full-service movers; a moving container is $684 – $912.
Is Augusta to Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 17 people a year (margin of error ±19) moved from Richmond County, which contains Augusta, to Muscogee County, which contains Columbus.
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.