($654+) Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA Movers
Moving from Hartford, CT, to Augusta, GA, runs anywhere from $654 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,653 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 897 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,914, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $7,653 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,174 - $3,910, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $654 - $1,647.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Hartford, CT, to Augusta, GA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,440 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
Compare moving options from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA
There are 3 main ways to move from Hartford to Augusta: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,440 - $5,778. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 7 days for this 897-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 897-mile route from Hartford to Augusta, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,914 - $4,385 | $1,174 - $2,172 | $654 - $1,236 | $1,005 - $1,820 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,440 - $5,778 | $1,465 - $2,927 | $651 - $1,383 | $1,172 - $2,413 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,816 - $7,653 | $2,071 - $3,910 | $868 - $1,647 | $1,609 - $3,098 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA
Full-service movers for the 897-mile relocation from Hartford, Connecticut, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,914 and $7,653. 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 $285 - $1,900, 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 Hartford typically charge a base rate around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Hartford to Augusta:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,914 - $4,385
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,440 - $5,778
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,816 - $7,653
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 Hartford to Augusta.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Connecticut to Georgia. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA
Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Augusta, 100% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $475 - $4,750 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready94% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $190 - $1,140/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $285 - $2,280 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage26% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers | $950 - $2,850 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,375 - $9,500 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $712 - $1,352 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items47% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $950 - $2,375 |
| Piano | Any piano type71% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $760 - $3,325 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling15% of local movers | $285 - $1,425 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect21% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Fallon Moving & Storage | $618 - $1,900 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $285 - $14,250+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $285 - $3,325+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Hartford to Augusta?
Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Hartford, CT. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA
Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,174 and $3,910. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Hartford typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Hartford to Augusta:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,172
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,927
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,071 - $3,910
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $665 in Hartford, CT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Augusta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Connecticut to Georgia move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,174. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,465 - $2,927, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Hartford to Augusta?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Hartford to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Hartford:
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.8/5), 0 years in business
- RT Relocation (4.8/5), 15 years in business
- Fallon Moving & Storage (4.1/5), 33 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 897 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, to Augusta, Georgia, running $654 - $1,647. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $271 - $310
- Daily insurance: $29/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
- Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Hartford to Augusta based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $654 - $1,236
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $651 - $1,383
- 4+ bedrooms: $868 - $1,647
Pro tip: The base rate of $654 - $1,647 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Hartford to Augusta. Fuel ($271 - $310) , lodging at around $143/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in an extra $600 - $1,200 to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $271 - $310 for the 897-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 Hartford, Connecticut, for about 5 hours typically costs around $665.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 897-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $143 per night, adding $285 - $428 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $285.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford to Augusta?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA
If you're moving a larger household from Hartford, Connecticut, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Augusta, Georgia.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,172 and $2,413.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Hartford to Augusta:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,820
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,172 - $2,413
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,098
Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $665.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $143 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Augusta?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
- North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Augusta fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Hartford, CT vs Augusta, GA
The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Augusta, side by side with Hartford on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Hartford, CT | Augusta, GA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 105 | 80 |
| Average rent | $1,330/mo | $1,250/mo |
| Median home value | $217,237 | $161,772 |
| Average income | $45,300/yr | $53,134/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 14.0% | 5.2% |
| State income tax | Up to 3.0% | Up to 5.49% |
| Walkability score | 67/100 | 22/100 |
| Safety index | 36.25/100 | 51.54/100 |
| Air quality | Moderate | Good |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Augusta, GA to Hartford, CT guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Hartford, CT, to Augusta, GA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,914 - $7,653 on the 897-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,174 - $3,910 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $654 - $1,647 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,440 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Questo and Morris Communications.
FAQs: Moving from Hartford, CT, to Augusta, GA
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($271 - $310), daily insurance ($29/day), and equipment rentals ($7 - $19) on top. Overnight stops can add another $143/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $651 - $1,383. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
How much does it cost to move from Hartford, CT to Augusta, GA?
Costs on this route range from around $1,914 to $7,653, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,914 and $7,653, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What do local movers charge in Hartford?
Local movers based in Hartford typically start around $300 as a base rate, plus $180/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Augusta run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What percentage of Hartford movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 71% of movers in Hartford handle piano moves, and 47% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.