($1,168+) 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 $1,238 and $11,580. 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: $1,238 - $5,608
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,611 - $7,376
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,645 - $11,580

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: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

Georgia Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Georgia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

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

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,574 and $6,046. 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 Atlanta. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,574 - $2,999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,080 - $4,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,767 - $6,046

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Los Angeles, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $997, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $107 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $214 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Los Angeles, CA, and Atlanta, GA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

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

Plan on $1,180 - $3,599 for a rental moving truck on the 2,173-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• 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: $1,180 - $2,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,713 - $3,599

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $997.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $985 - $1,125 for the 2,173-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 $85 and $463, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $214 per night for hotel stops on the 2,173-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $427 - $641.

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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,766 and $3,507.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,476 - $2,728
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,790

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $997.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $214 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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.

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.

Our take

For a move from Los Angeles, CA, to Atlanta, GA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,238 for a studio to $11,580 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,173-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,574 - $6,046. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,180 - $3,599, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,611 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.