($479+) Washington DC, MD to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Atlanta, GA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 639-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia, with prices running from $1,506 - $7,704. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $407 - $2,716 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Washington DC and Atlanta are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Washington DC movers tend to run around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Washington DC to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,506 - $4,258
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,202 - $5,455
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,009 - $7,704

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 Washington DC to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Washington DC to Atlanta?

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 Washington DC, MD to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,060 and $3,535. 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 Washington DC typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Washington DC to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,060 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,535

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $204 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Atlanta, GA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $951 in Washington DC, MD. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Atlanta, GA

Truck rentals from Washington DC, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia, range from $484 - $1,272 for the 639-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $276 - $316
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Washington DC to Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $484 - $914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $548 - $1,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $698 - $1,272

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $204 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 $88 and $441 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $276 - $316 in fuel for the 639-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $951 in Washington DC, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Atlanta, 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 Washington DC, Maryland, to Atlanta, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,121 and $2,101.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $973 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,121 - $2,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,483 - $2,827

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $102 - $204 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for about five hours typically runs $951.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Atlanta?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Washington DC, MD 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 Washington DC 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.