($1,316+) Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Hiring full-service movers from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $1,272 and $12,039. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,173-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $427 - $2,848, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Los Angeles and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Los Angeles tend to start around $200 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,272 - $5,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,719 - $8,211
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,977 - $12,039

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 Los Angeles to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Atlanta?

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,756 and $6,034. 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 Los Angeles typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,213
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,340 - $4,601
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,057 - $6,034

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 $997 in Los Angeles, CA. 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 $107 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $214 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Truck rentals from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, range from $1,342 - $3,707 for the 2,173-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $985 - $1,125
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,367
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,369 - $3,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,707

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $214 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $93 and $463 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $985 - $1,125 in fuel for the 2,173-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $997 in Los Angeles, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,872 and $3,644.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,627 - $3,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,644
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,520 - $4,928

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 $107 - $214 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for about five hours typically runs $997.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles 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.