($469+) Jackson, MS to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jackson, MS to Augusta, GA

For the 525-mile move from Jackson, Mississippi, to Augusta, Georgia, full-service movers cost between $1,357 and $8,498. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $233 - $1,552 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Jackson generally start around $279 plus $127 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,357 - $4,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,232 - $5,561
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,995 - $8,498

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 Jackson to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Jackson, MS to Augusta, GA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jackson, MS to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,055 and $3,113. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Jackson typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $1,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,275 - $2,368
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,113

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $543 in Jackson, MS. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $58 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $116 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Augusta, GA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Jackson to Augusta?

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 Jackson, MS to Augusta, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 525 miles from Jackson, Mississippi, to Augusta, Georgia, running $434 - $1,235. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $130 - $148
• Daily insurance: $23/day
• Equipment rentals: $5 - $16
• Jackson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $434 - $856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $482 - $965
• 4+ bedrooms: $577 - $1,235

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $116 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 Jackson, Mississippi, usually costs about $543 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 525-mile drive falls between $130 and $148, 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 $39 and $233 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jackson to Augusta?

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 Jackson, MS to Augusta, GA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Jackson, Mississippi, to Augusta, Georgia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $698 and $2,014.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $887 - $1,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,051 - $2,014
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,439

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jackson, Mississippi, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $543.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $58 - $116 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Jackson to Augusta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Kllm Transport Services (4.88/5 stars): Kllm Transport Services is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jackson, MS vs Augusta, GA

Day-to-day costs in Augusta are close to what you're used to in Jackson: cost of living index of 80 versus 76, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,170/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 26/100 and 17.62/100 in Jackson versus 22/100 and 51.54/100 in Augusta.