Moving from Georgia to 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 (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~495 miAtlanta → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,228+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,919 people moved from Georgia to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,695), and about 6,487 went the other way. Between Atlanta and New Orleans it is about 495 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,228 – $2,970 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,919 people a year (±1,695), against about 6,487 (±2,221) from Louisiana to Georgia, so Louisiana loses about 2,568 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 4th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Orleans Parish | 344 ±199 |
| Muscogee County | Vernon Parish | 297 ±388* |
| Upson County | St. Tammany Parish | 252 ±326* |
| Fulton County | Terrebonne Parish | 179 ±261* |
| Meriwether County | Livingston Parish | 176 ±293* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
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. 3 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Georgia into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
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, about $1,604 – $2,138, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,919 people (±1,695) moved from Georgia to Louisiana that year, against about 6,487 (±2,221) from Louisiana to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 4th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.