($478+) Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA Movers
Moving from Augusta, GA, to Baton Rouge, LA, runs anywhere from $478 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,560 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 665 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 6 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 $1,419, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,560 or more.
- Moving containers run $961 - $3,348, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $478 - $1,363.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Augusta, GA, to Baton Rouge, LA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,294 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA
There are 3 main ways to move from Augusta to Baton Rouge: 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 $2,294 - $5,500. Moving containers run about 46% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 78% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 1 to 6 days for this 665-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 665-mile route from Augusta to Baton Rouge, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $1,419 - $4,149 with full-service movers, $961 - $1,775 with a container, $478 - $931 with a rental truck, or $919 - $1,646 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $2,294 - $5,500 full-service, $1,233 - $2,583 by container, $495 - $1,084 by rental truck, or $976 - $2,086 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $4,070 - $7,560 full-service, $1,786 - $3,348 by container, $651 - $1,363 by rental truck, or $1,416 - $2,626 by freight.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA
Full-service movers for the 665-mile relocation from Augusta, Georgia, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cost between $1,419 and $7,560. 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 $256 - $1,704, 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 Baton Rouge:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $4,149
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,294 - $5,500
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,070 - $7,560
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 Baton Rouge.
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 Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA
Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Baton Rouge, 63% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing75% of local movers | $426 - $4,260 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready58% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $170 - $1,022/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $256 - $2,045 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs55% of local movers | $852 - $2,556 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,130 - $8,520 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $638 - $1,212 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items45% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $852 - $2,130 |
| Piano | Any piano type50% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $682 - $2,982 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling9% of local movers | $256 - $1,278 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $554 - $1,704 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $256 - $12,780+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $256 - $2,982+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Augusta to Baton Rouge?
Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana 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 Augusta, GA. 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 Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA
Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cost between $961 and $3,348. 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 Baton Rouge. If you go over that window, storage in Augusta adds around $50/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Augusta to Baton Rouge:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $961 - $1,775
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,583
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,348
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $64 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $128 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 $596 in Augusta, GA, 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 Baton Rouge, LA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Georgia to Louisiana 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 $961. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,233 - $2,583.
What are the best moving containers Augusta to Baton Rouge?
- 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 Augusta 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 Augusta:
- Budget Movers of Augusta Inc. (4.3/5), 21 years in business
- Apple Moving (3.3/5), 26 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.6/5), 32 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA
A rental truck for this 665-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, costs between $478 and $1,363. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $180 - $206
- Daily insurance: $26/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
- Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79
| 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 Augusta to Baton Rouge based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $478 - $931
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $495 - $1,084
- 4+ bedrooms: $651 - $1,363
Pro tip: A rental truck from Augusta to Baton Rouge looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $478 - $1,363. But once you factor in fuel ($180 - $206), overnight lodging ($128/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $596.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $180 - $206 for the 665-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
- Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $51 and $277, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $128 per night for hotel stops on the 665-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $256 - $383.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to Baton Rouge?
- 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 Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA
If you're moving a larger household from Augusta, Georgia, 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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $976 and $2,086.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Augusta to Baton Rouge:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $919 - $1,646
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $976 - $2,086
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,626
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $64 - $128 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Augusta, Georgia, for about five hours typically runs $596.
What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Baton Rouge?
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Augusta to Baton Rouge. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Good news for your budget: Baton Rouge isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Augusta. Cost of living index runs 93 there against 80 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 22/100 and 51.54/100 here versus 39/100 and 30.74/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Baton Rouge, LA to Augusta, GA guide.
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Our take
A move from Augusta, GA, to Baton Rouge, LA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,419 - $7,560 on the 665-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $961 - $3,348, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $478 - $1,363. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,294 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amedisys and LA State University Continuing.
FAQs: Moving from Augusta, GA, to Baton Rouge, LA
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($180 - $206), daily insurance ($26/day), and equipment rentals ($6 - $17) on top. Overnight stops can add another $128/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How walkable is Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has a walkability score of 39 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 44, compared to 22 and 33 in Augusta. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
How much does it cost to move from Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA?
Costs on this route range from around $478 to $7,560, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,419 and $7,560, 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 are some tips for saving money on a move from Augusta, GA to Baton Rouge, LA?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What do local movers charge in Augusta?
Local movers based in Augusta typically start around $365 as a base rate, plus $95/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 Baton Rouge run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What percentage of Augusta movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 50% of movers in Augusta handle piano moves, and 45% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.