($1,448+) Augusta, GA to Sacramento, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Sacramento, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,618-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Sacramento, California, with prices running from $2,657 - $13,193. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $296 - $1,976 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Augusta and Sacramento are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Augusta movers tend to run around $365 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,657 - $6,571
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,932 - $8,107
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,546 - $13,193

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 Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Augusta to Sacramento?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,864 and $7,065. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Augusta costs roughly $50/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Augusta to Sacramento:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,864 - $3,729
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,417 - $5,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,468 - $7,065

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $148 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Sacramento, CA, 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 $692 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.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to Sacramento?

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 Augusta, GA to Sacramento, CA

Truck rentals from Augusta, Georgia, to Sacramento, California, range from $1,555 - $4,182 for the 2,618-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $823 - $941
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Augusta to Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,555 - $2,863
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,634 - $3,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,001 - $4,182

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $148 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 $64 and $321 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $823 - $941 in fuel for the 2,618-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $692 in Augusta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to Sacramento?

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 Augusta, GA to Sacramento, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, to Sacramento, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $889 and $4,153.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,800 - $3,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,913 - $4,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,858 - $5,709

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $74 and $148.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly five hours typically average $692.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Sacramento?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Sacramento, CA

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