($1,345+) Augusta, GA to Los Angeles, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,326-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California, with costs ranging from $2,505 - $12,161. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $338 - $2,256. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Augusta and Los Angeles. Local movers in Augusta typically start around $365 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,505 - $5,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,770 - $7,325
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,013 - $12,161

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 Los Angeles.

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

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Augusta, GA to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,735 and $6,252. 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 Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,735 - $3,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,247 - $4,704
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,150 - $6,252

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $790 in Augusta, GA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Los Angeles, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles, CA

Plan on $1,319 - $3,572 for a rental moving truck on the 2,326-mile route from Augusta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $835 - $954
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,319 - $2,575
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,499 - $2,943
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,803 - $3,572

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $169 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 $73 and $367 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $835 - $954 in fuel for the 2,326-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $790 in Augusta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, 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 $1,015 and $3,800.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,608 - $3,135
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,852 - $3,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,545 - $5,002

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 Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $790.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $85 and $169 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Marko Petroleum (4.16/5 stars): Marko Petroleum is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Los Angeles, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Los Angeles, 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.