($525+) Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 684-mile move from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $1,537 - $8,351. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $301 - $2,008. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Local movers in Pittsburgh typically start around $185 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,537 - $4,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,318 - $5,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,776 - $8,351

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 Pittsburgh to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 73% of Pittsburgh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Pittsburgh to Atlanta?

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,094 and $3,458. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Atlanta. If you go over that window, storage in Pittsburgh adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Pittsburgh to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $1,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,404 - $2,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,823 - $3,458

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 $703 in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $151 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 Atlanta, GA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Pittsburgh to Atlanta?

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, GA

Truck rentals from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, Georgia, range from $520 - $1,428 for the 684-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $219 - $250
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Pittsburgh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Pittsburgh to Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $520 - $953
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $567 - $1,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $672 - $1,428

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $219 - $250 for the 684-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours typically costs around $703.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 684-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $151 per night, adding $301 - $452 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $301.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Pittsburgh to Atlanta?

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, GA

For larger DIY moves from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 Atlanta, Georgia.

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 $1,157 and $2,261.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,004 - $1,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,261
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,488 - $2,907

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 $75 - $151 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, typically costs $703.

What are the best freight companies from Pittsburgh to Atlanta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Pitt Ohio (4.5/5 stars): Pitt Ohio is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Pittsburgh, PA vs Atlanta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Atlanta, side by side with Pittsburgh 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.