Moving from Mississippito Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Birmingham it is about 249 miles and about 5 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 77 to 390 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Jackson to Birmingham, 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 Mississippi and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Alabama
At about 249 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,121 – $1,494 for a two-bedroom home and $1,289 – $1,718 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $807 – $1,076; a freight trailer is $538 – $717.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 – $1,121 | $605 – $807 | $403 – $538 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,008 – $1,345 | $726 – $968 | $484 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,121 – $1,494 | $807 – $1,076 | $538 – $717 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,289 – $1,718 | $928 – $1,237 | $619 – $825 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,457 – $1,942 | $1,049 – $1,398 | $699 – $932 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,681 – $2,241 | $1,210 – $1,614 | $807 – $1,076 |
Transport only, for an estimated 249 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 Mississippi to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport to Mobile | ~77 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Jackson to Mobile | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Jackson to Birmingham | ~249 mi | 1–3 days | $1,121 – $1,494 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| Gulfport to Montgomery | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Jackson to Montgomery | ~264 mi | 1–3 days | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Gulfport to Birmingham | ~298 mi | 1–3 days | $1,341 – $1,788 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| Jackson to Huntsville | ~311 mi | 1–3 days | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
| Gulfport to Huntsville | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
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 249 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 Mississippi
53 household-goods carriers in Mississippi are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- John Fayard Moving & Warehousing Llc, Gulfport · USDOT 1043597 · 166 trucks
- Morgan Van Lines Inc, Booneville · USDOT 151057 · 81 trucks
- Long'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Pascagoula · USDOT 243834 · 12 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Gulfport · USDOT 2362630 · 9 trucks
- Jordan Transfer Company Inc, West Point · USDOT 87835 · 9 trucks
At the Alabama end
170 household-goods carriers are based in Alabama — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Birmingham runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,121 – $1,494 | $1,401 – $1,868 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,289 – $1,718 | $1,611 – $2,148 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 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 Mississippi
Mississippi to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Birmingham, the distance is about 249 miles. From our model that is $1,121 – $1,494 for a two-bedroom home and $1,289 – $1,718 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $807 – $1,076 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $538 – $717. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Alabama, distances run from 77 to 390 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Alabama take?
Jackson to Birmingham is about 5 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mississippi to Alabama?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Mississippi into Alabama 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 Mississippi to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $538 – $717 for a two-bedroom home over 249 miles against $1,121 – $1,494 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 $1,611 – $2,148 rather than $1,289 – $1,718.