($408+) Augusta, GA to Virginia Beach, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Virginia Beach, VA

Full-service movers for the 472-mile relocation from Augusta, Georgia, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $1,229 and $8,220. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $270 - $1,800, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Augusta typically charge a base rate around $365 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Augusta to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,229 - $4,063
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,034 - $5,623
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,660 - $8,220

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Augusta to Virginia Beach.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Virginia Beach, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Virginia Beach, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Augusta to Virginia Beach?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

How much do local movers cost in Augusta, GA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Augusta to Virginia Beach with a local mover averages $1,994 - $5,511. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Augusta, GA can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Virginia Beach, VA

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $1,001 and $3,159. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Augusta costs roughly $50/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Augusta to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,001 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,668 - $3,159

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $135 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Virginia Beach, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $630 in Augusta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to Virginia Beach?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Augusta, GA to Virginia Beach, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 472 miles from Augusta, Georgia, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, running $400 - $1,022. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $135 - $154
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Augusta to Virginia Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $400 - $716
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $426 - $921
• 4+ bedrooms: $558 - $1,022

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $135 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Augusta, Georgia, usually costs about $630 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 472-mile drive falls between $135 and $154, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $45 and $270 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to Virginia Beach?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Augusta, GA to Virginia Beach, VA

For larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $984 and $1,837.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Augusta to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $840 - $1,500
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $984 - $1,837
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,479

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $68 - $135 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Augusta, Georgia, typically costs $630.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Virginia Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Virginia Beach, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Virginia Beach, side by side with Augusta on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.