($642+) Boston, MA to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Augusta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 995-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Augusta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $2,079 - $8,070. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $368 - $2,452. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boston and Augusta. Local movers in Boston typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,079 - $4,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,397 - $5,538
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,065 - $8,070

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 Boston to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Augusta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Boston, MA to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,117 and $3,907. 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 Augusta. If you go over that window, storage in Boston adds around $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,054
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,855
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,917 - $3,907

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Boston, MA and Augusta, GA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $858 in Boston, MA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $92 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $184 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Augusta?

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 Boston, MA to Augusta, GA

A rental truck for this 995-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Augusta, Georgia, costs between $642 and $1,672. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $388 - $444
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $642 - $1,217
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $659 - $1,403
• 4+ bedrooms: $913 - $1,672

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $92 and $429.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $184.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $388 and $444 for the 995-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $858 for 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Boston, MA to Augusta, GA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Boston, Massachusetts, to Augusta, Georgia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,114 and $2,214.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,629 - $3,002

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 Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $858.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $92 and $184 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Augusta?

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.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Augusta, GA

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

The 995-mile move from Boston, MA, to Augusta, GA, costs between $2,079 and $8,070 with full-service movers, $1,117 - $3,907 with a moving container, and $642 - $1,672 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,397 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Questo and Morris Communications.