Moving from Rhode Island to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and New Orleans it is about 1,543 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,535 to 1,630 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.
- ~1,543 miProvidence → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,944+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 98 people moved from Rhode Island to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±92). Between Providence and New Orleans it is about 1,543 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,944 – $9,258 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 98 people a year (±92). Rhode Island is the 37th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County | Orleans Parish | 31 ±34* |
| Newport County | Orleans Parish | 5 ±8* |
| Bristol County | Orleans Parish | 5 ±7* |
| Washington County | Orleans Parish | 3 ±12* |
| Providence County | Bossier Parish | 2 ±5* |
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.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Louisiana
At about 1,543 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,944 – $9,258 for a two-bedroom home and $7,985 – $10,647 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,999 – $6,666; a freight trailer is $3,333 – $4,444.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,208 – $6,944 | $3,749 – $4,999 | $2,500 – $3,333 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,249 – $8,332 | $4,499 – $5,999 | $3,000 – $3,999 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,944 – $9,258 | $4,999 – $6,666 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,985 – $10,647 | $5,749 – $7,666 | $3,833 – $5,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,027 – $12,035 | $6,499 – $8,665 | $4,333 – $5,777 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,415 – $13,887 | $7,499 – $9,999 | $4,999 – $6,666 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,543 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 Rhode Island to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to New Orleans | ~1,535 mi | 7–14 days | $6,908 – $9,210 | $7,944 – $10,591 |
| Providence to New Orleans | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
| Warwick to Baton Rouge | ~1,566 mi | 7–14 days | $7,047 – $9,396 | $8,104 – $10,805 |
| Providence to Baton Rouge | ~1,573 mi | 7–14 days | $7,079 – $9,438 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| Warwick to Shreveport | ~1,605 mi | 7–14 days | $7,223 – $9,630 | $8,306 – $11,074 |
| Providence to Shreveport | ~1,611 mi | 7–14 days | $7,250 – $9,666 | $8,337 – $11,116 |
| Warwick to Lafayette | ~1,623 mi | 7–14 days | $7,304 – $9,738 | $8,399 – $11,199 |
| Providence to Lafayette | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,543 miles. From our model that is $6,944 – $9,258 for a two-bedroom home and $7,985 – $10,647 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,999 – $6,666 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,333 – $4,444. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Louisiana, distances run from 1,535 to 1,630 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Louisiana take?
Providence to New Orleans is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,333 – $4,444 for a two-bedroom home over 1,543 miles against $6,944 – $9,258 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,999 – $6,666, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 98 people (±92) moved from Rhode Island to Louisiana that year. That makes Rhode Island the 37th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.