Moving from Columbus, GA to Savannah, GA
About 260 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 Columbus, GA to Savannah, GA covers about 260 miles and is a move within Georgia. Full-service movers cost $1,170 – $1,560 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 386 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 260 miles, about 5 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 $1,170 – $1,560. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Georgia
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Columbus to Savannah
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $878 – $1,170 | $632 – $842 | $421 – $562 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,053 – $1,404 | $758 – $1,011 | $505 – $674 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 – $1,560 | $842 – $1,123 | $562 – $749 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,346 – $1,794 | $969 – $1,292 | $646 – $861 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,095 – $1,460 | $730 – $973 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,755 – $2,340 | $1,264 – $1,685 | $842 – $1,123 |
Transport only, for an estimated 260 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, Columbus to Savannah
260 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,300. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,170 to $1,560, 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 Columbus to Savannah
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 386 people a year (±240) moved from Muscogee County, GA, home to Columbus, to Chatham County, GA, home to Savannah. Going the other way: about 148 people a year (±100). Movers from Muscogee County make up 1.5% of the 25,130 people a year who moved into Chatham County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Russell County, AL | 1,044 ±397 |
| Lee County, AL | 709 ±398 |
| Cobb County, GA | 591 ±478 |
| Harris County, GA | 574 ±251 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 570 ±496 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bryan County, GA | 1,181 ±678 |
| Fulton County, GA | 980 ±324 |
| Effingham County, GA | 757 ±346 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 663 ±370 |
| Clarke County, GA | 516 ±355 |
Licensed movers at each end
12 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Columbus. 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 40.0% of their 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCarley Moving and Storage Company IncUSDOT 92776 | Columbus · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 1 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1119388 | Columbus · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Als Van Line Services IncUSDOT 539836 | Columbus · 8 mi | 8 trucks | 1 | — |
| Phelps Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1166324 | Columbus · 7 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Payless Moving Service LLCUSDOT 2134627 | Fortson · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Affordable Moving LLCUSDOT 2274109 | Columbus · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Savannah end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Savannah: Coastal Moving & Storage Inc (Savannah, 17 trucks), Advance Relocation and Storage Systems Inc (Hardeeville, 10 trucks), Fountain Moving & Storage Inc (Savannah, 9 trucks), American Moving & Storage LLC (Savannah, 8 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 260-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 Columbus to Savannah
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 260 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 Savannah
A local move inside Savannah 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 Savannah are Charleston (about 97 mi), Augusta (about 127 mi), Jacksonville (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Columbus
All routes from Columbus, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Atlanta, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Columbus to Tallahassee, FL | ~172 mi | $774 – $1,032 |
| Columbus to Augusta, GA | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Columbus to Fayetteville, NC | ~446 mi | $2,007 – $2,676 |
| Columbus to Fort Worth, TX | ~845 mi | $3,803 – $5,070 |
| Columbus to Hartford, CT | ~1,080 mi | $4,860 – $6,480 |
| Columbus to Colorado Springs, CO | ~1,398 mi | $6,291 – $8,388 |
| Columbus to El Paso, TX | ~1,473 mi | $6,629 – $8,838 |
Also moving to Savannah: from Charleston, SC, from Augusta, GA, from Jacksonville, FL, from Atlanta, GA.
Columbus to Savannah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Columbus, GA to Savannah?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 260 miles cost about $878 – $1,170 for a studio, $1,170 – $1,560 for a two-bedroom home and $1,346 – $1,794 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Columbus, GA to Savannah take?
The drive is about 5 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 Columbus, GA to Savannah?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $562 – $749 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,170 – $1,560 with full-service movers; a moving container is $842 – $1,123.
Is Columbus, GA to Savannah 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 Columbus, GA to Savannah each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 386 people a year (margin of error ±240) moved from Muscogee County, which contains Columbus, to Chatham County, which contains Savannah.
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.