Moving from Georgiato Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and New Orleans it is about 495 miles and about 9 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 413 to 862 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Atlanta to New Orleans, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Georgia and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Louisiana
At about 495 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,228 – $2,970 for a two-bedroom home and $2,562 – $3,416 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,604 – $2,138; a freight trailer is $1,069 – $1,426.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,671 – $2,228 | $1,203 – $1,604 | $802 – $1,069 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,005 – $2,673 | $1,443 – $1,925 | $962 – $1,283 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,228 – $2,970 | $1,604 – $2,138 | $1,069 – $1,426 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,562 – $3,416 | $1,844 – $2,459 | $1,230 – $1,639 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,896 – $3,861 | $2,085 – $2,780 | $1,390 – $1,853 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,341 – $4,455 | $2,406 – $3,208 | $1,604 – $2,138 |
Transport only, for an estimated 495 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.
City-to-city routes from Georgia to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to New Orleans | ~413 mi | 3–7 days | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Columbus to Baton Rouge | ~464 mi | 3–7 days | $2,088 – $2,784 | $2,401 – $3,202 |
| Atlanta to New Orleans | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Columbus to Lafayette | ~526 mi | 3–7 days | $2,367 – $3,156 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| Atlanta to Baton Rouge | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Atlanta to Lafayette | ~595 mi | 3–7 days | $2,678 – $3,570 | $3,079 – $4,106 |
| Columbus to Shreveport | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
| Augusta to New Orleans | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Atlanta to Shreveport | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Savannah to New Orleans | ~643 mi | 3–7 days | $2,894 – $3,858 | $3,328 – $4,437 |
| Augusta to Baton Rouge | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Savannah to Baton Rouge | ~707 mi | 3–7 days | $3,182 – $4,242 | $3,659 – $4,878 |
| Augusta to Lafayette | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Savannah to Lafayette | ~769 mi | 3–7 days | $3,461 – $4,614 | $3,980 – $5,306 |
| Augusta to Shreveport | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| Savannah to Shreveport | ~862 mi | 3–7 days | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 495 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Georgia
711 household-goods carriers in Georgia are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bulldog Movers Inc, Doraville · USDOT 1187702 · 57 trucks
- Atlanta Peach Movers Inc, Doraville · USDOT 797586 · 39 trucks
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Atlanta · USDOT 1727120 · 27 trucks
- General Movers Llc, Lithonia · USDOT 1914057 · 25 trucks
- Wirks Moving & Storage Inc, Marietta · USDOT 1942465 · 24 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,785 – $3,713 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,562 – $3,416 | $3,203 – $4,270 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and New Orleans, the distance is about 495 miles. From our model that is $2,228 – $2,970 for a two-bedroom home and $2,562 – $3,416 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,604 – $2,138 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,069 – $1,426. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Georgia and Louisiana, distances run from 413 to 862 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Louisiana take?
Atlanta to New Orleans is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Georgia to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Georgia into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,069 – $1,426 for a two-bedroom home over 495 miles against $2,228 – $2,970 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $3,203 – $4,270 rather than $2,562 – $3,416.