($587+) Augusta, GA to Tulsa, OK Movers
Moving from Augusta, GA, to Tulsa, OK, runs anywhere from $587 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $8,387 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 934 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 $1,930, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $8,387 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,140 - $3,628, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $587 - $1,739.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Augusta, GA, to Tulsa, OK. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,495 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 Tulsa, OK
Moving options from Augusta to Tulsa fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $2,495 - $5,925 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 40% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 73% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 934 miles and typically takes 2 to 7 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 934-mile route from Augusta to Tulsa, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,930 - $4,488 | $1,140 - $2,073 | $587 - $1,204 | $1,037 - $1,828 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,495 - $5,925 | $1,496 - $2,794 | $666 - $1,376 | $1,139 - $2,190 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,104 - $8,387 | $1,917 - $3,628 | $837 - $1,739 | $1,518 - $3,113 |
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 Tulsa, OK
Full-service movers for the 934-mile relocation from Augusta, Georgia, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,930 and $8,387. 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 $246 - $1,640, 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 Tulsa:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,930 - $4,488
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,495 - $5,925
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,104 - $8,387
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 Tulsa.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Tulsa, OK
Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tulsa, 43% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing75% of local movers | $410 - $4,100 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready58% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $164 - $984/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $246 - $1,968 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs55% of local movers | $820 - $2,460 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,050 - $8,200 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $614 - $1,167 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items45% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $820 - $2,050 |
| Piano | Any piano type50% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $656 - $2,870 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling9% of local movers | $246 - $1,230 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $533 - $1,640 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $246 - $12,300+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $246 - $2,870+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Augusta to Tulsa?
Movers licensed to operate in Oklahoma are typically members of the Oklahoma Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are almost always better priced than local movers in Augusta, GA. Local companies typically run 30% - 40% more at longer distances because they aren't set up to consolidate shipments the way national carriers do. The one case where a local mover might be worth the premium is if you want a dedicated direct-route truck, which averages a 2-day delivery time, but expect to pay more for that convenience.
Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Tulsa, OK
Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,140 and $3,628. 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 Augusta typically runs around $50/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Augusta to Tulsa:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,073
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,794
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,917 - $3,628
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $62 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $123 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tulsa, OK, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $574 in Augusta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Georgia to Oklahoma 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 $1,140. 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 $1,496 - $2,794.
What are the best moving containers Augusta to Tulsa?
- 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 Tulsa, OK
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 934 miles from Augusta, Georgia, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, running $587 - $1,739. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $244 - $279
- Daily insurance: $25/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
- 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 Tulsa based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $587 - $1,204
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $666 - $1,376
- 4+ bedrooms: $837 - $1,739
Pro tip: A rental truck from Augusta to Tulsa looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $587 - $1,739. But once you factor in fuel ($244 - $279), overnight lodging ($123/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?
- Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
- Lodging: Budget around $123 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 Augusta, Georgia, usually costs about $574 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
- Gas: Fuel for the 934-mile drive falls between $244 and $279, 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 $41 and $246 to your total.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to Tulsa?
- 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 Tulsa, OK
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 Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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 $1,139 and $2,190.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Augusta to Tulsa:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,828
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,139 - $2,190
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,113
Pro tip: Freight trailers offer generous space but reward good packing strategy. The 4-foot ramp can be challenging for large or heavy pieces, and using the full 8-foot height takes careful stacking. Because you're billed by the linear foot, maximizing vertical space keeps your costs lower.
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 $62 - $123 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Augusta, Georgia, for about five hours typically runs $574.
What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Tulsa?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Tulsa, OK
Day-to-day costs in Tulsa are close to what you're used to in Augusta: cost of living index of 85 versus 80, with average rent of $1,199/mo compared to $1,250/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 22/100 and 51.54/100 in Augusta versus 39/100 and 48.06/100 in Tulsa.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Tulsa, OK to Augusta, GA guide.
Why you should use moveBuddha to find a mover:
In the past 3 months, we've processed 10 real quotes from Georgia to Oklahoma, so our pricing data stays current. Use our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and spot bad actors early. We track 256 movers licensed in Georgia, useful context for sizing up this 934-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Augusta, GA, to Tulsa, OK, 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 $1,930 - $8,387 on the 934-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,140 - $3,628 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $587 - $1,739 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,495 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 Imperial and Hilti.
FAQs: Moving from Augusta, GA, to Tulsa, OK
What are the best neighborhoods in Tulsa?
For families, South Tulsa, Maple Ridge, and Florence Park are worth a look in Tulsa. If you're moving solo or without kids, Brookside, Downtown Tulsa, and Brady Arts District tend to be popular picks instead.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, in-state household goods movers are certified and licensed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC).
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 Tulsa run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
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 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
How much does it cost to move from Augusta, GA to Tulsa, OK?
Costs on this route range from around $587 to $8,387, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,930 and $8,387, 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 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.