Moving from Mississippi to 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 (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.
- ~249 miJackson → Birmingham
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,121+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 7,574 people moved from Mississippi to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,264), and about 8,215 went the other way. Between Jackson and Birmingham it is about 249 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,121 – $1,494 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,574 people a year (±2,264), against about 8,215 (±3,035) from Alabama to Mississippi, so Alabama loses about 641 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 4th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Montgomery County | 586 ±753* |
| Wayne County | Tallapoosa County | 359 ±299 |
| Jackson County | Mobile County | 259 ±128 |
| Harrison County | Mobile County | 258 ±158 |
| Oktibbeha County | Madison County | 228 ±168 |
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.
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. 1 has 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 | $435 – $705 | $723 – $1,290 |
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Mississippi into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
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, about $807 – $1,076, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,574 people (±2,264) moved from Mississippi to Alabama that year, against about 8,215 (±3,035) from Alabama to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 4th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.