($1,239+) Anaheim, CA to Columbus, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Columbus, GA

Full-service movers for the 2,146-mile relocation from Anaheim, California, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,339 and $12,451. 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 $391 - $2,604, 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 Anaheim typically charge a base rate around $182 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,339 - $5,795
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,559 - $7,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,949 - $12,451

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 Anaheim to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Columbus, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbus, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Anaheim to Columbus?

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia Movers 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 Anaheim, CA to Columbus, GA

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,745 and $6,362. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Anaheim runs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Anaheim to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,745 - $3,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,281 - $4,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,975 - $6,362

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 $911 in Anaheim, 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 $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $195 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 Columbus, GA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Anaheim to Columbus?

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 Anaheim, CA to Columbus, GA

Truck rentals from Anaheim, California, to Columbus, Georgia, range from $1,278 - $3,561 for the 2,146-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $889 - $1,016
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Anaheim to Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,383 - $2,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,561

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $195 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 $85 and $423 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $889 - $1,016 in fuel for the 2,146-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $911 in Anaheim, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim to Columbus?

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 Anaheim, CA to Columbus, GA

If you're moving a larger household from Anaheim, California, 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 Columbus, 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 $1,878 and $3,728.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,477 - $2,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,878 - $3,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,577 - $4,741

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 Anaheim, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $911.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $195 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Columbus?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Anaheim, CA vs Columbus, GA

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