Moving from Louisiana to 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 (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 miNew Orleans → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,228+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 6,487 people moved from Louisiana to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,221), and about 3,919 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Atlanta 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. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,487 people a year (±2,221), against about 3,919 (±1,695) from Georgia to Louisiana, so Georgia gains about 2,568 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 12th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo Parish | Lowndes County | 305 ±360* |
| Jefferson Parish | Fulton County | 266 ±189 |
| Ouachita Parish | Cobb County | 257 ±157 |
| Orleans Parish | Fulton County | 171 ±264* |
| St. Tammany Parish | Toombs County | 150 ±163* |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana directory ranks them. At the Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia to Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Louisiana into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
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, about $1,604 – $2,138, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,487 people (±2,221) moved from Louisiana to Georgia that year, against about 3,919 (±1,695) from Georgia to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 12th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.