Moving from Louisianato Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Atlanta 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.
New Orleans to Atlanta, 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 Louisiana and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Georgia
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 Louisiana to Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Columbus | ~413 mi | 3–7 days | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Baton Rouge to Columbus | ~464 mi | 3–7 days | $2,088 – $2,784 | $2,401 – $3,202 |
| New Orleans to Atlanta | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Lafayette to Columbus | ~526 mi | 3–7 days | $2,367 – $3,156 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| Baton Rouge to Atlanta | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Lafayette to Atlanta | ~595 mi | 3–7 days | $2,678 – $3,570 | $3,079 – $4,106 |
| Shreveport to Columbus | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
| New Orleans to Augusta | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Shreveport to Atlanta | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| New Orleans to Savannah | ~643 mi | 3–7 days | $2,894 – $3,858 | $3,328 – $4,437 |
| Baton Rouge to Augusta | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Baton Rouge to Savannah | ~707 mi | 3–7 days | $3,182 – $4,242 | $3,659 – $4,878 |
| Lafayette to Augusta | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Lafayette to Savannah | ~769 mi | 3–7 days | $3,461 – $4,614 | $3,980 – $5,306 |
| Shreveport to Augusta | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| Shreveport to Savannah | ~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 Louisiana
72 household-goods carriers in Louisiana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Machinery Movers Inc, Jefferson · USDOT 237453 · 24 trucks
- American Moving And Storage Of Leesville Inc, Leesville · USDOT 205336 · 24 trucks
- Dixie Storage And Transfer Co, Port Barre · USDOT 709375 · 19 trucks
- Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc, Harahan · USDOT 77814 · 8 trucks
- A-1 Moving & Storage Co Inc, Lafayette · USDOT 52766 · 7 trucks
At the Georgia end
711 household-goods carriers are based in Georgia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Atlanta 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 Louisiana
Louisiana to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Atlanta, 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 Louisiana and Georgia, distances run from 413 to 862 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Georgia take?
New Orleans to Atlanta 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 Louisiana to Georgia?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Georgia 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 Louisiana to Georgia?
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.