($559+) Augusta, GA to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Ann Arbor, MI

For the 781-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, full-service movers cost between $1,768 and $8,028. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $271 - $1,808 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Augusta generally start around $365 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,768 - $4,629
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,590 - $6,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,303 - $8,028

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 Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Ann Arbor, MI

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

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

Look for Michigan Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Michigan beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,140 and $3,682. 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 Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,003 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $68 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $136 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 $633 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 Ann Arbor, MI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Renting a moving truck for the 781-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $594 and $1,611, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $225 - $257
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $594 - $1,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $623 - $1,328
• 4+ bedrooms: $819 - $1,611

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $633.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $225 - $257 for the 781-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 $54 and $294, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $136 per night for hotel stops on the 781-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $271 - $407.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 $814 and $2,236.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,115 - $2,236
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,587 - $2,886

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 $633.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $68 and $136 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Ann Arbor?

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. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum 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: Augusta, GA vs Ann Arbor, MI

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