($635+) Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA Movers
Moving from Greensboro, NC, to Lafayette, LA, runs anywhere from $635 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,370 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 911 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,849, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,370 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,097 - $3,585, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $635 - $1,619.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Greensboro, NC, to Lafayette, LA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,212 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA
Moving options from Greensboro to Lafayette fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $2,212 - $5,763 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 38% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 71% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 911-mile route typically takes 2 to 7 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 911-mile route from Greensboro to Lafayette, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $1,849 - $4,140 with full-service movers, $1,097 - $2,030 with a container, $635 - $1,099 with a rental truck, or $947 - $1,919 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $2,212 - $5,763 full-service, $1,367 - $2,905 by container, $634 - $1,292 by rental truck, or $1,105 - $2,278 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $3,957 - $7,370 full-service, $1,840 - $3,585 by container, $804 - $1,619 by rental truck, or $1,457 - $2,869 by freight.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA
Full-service movers for the 911-mile relocation from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,849 and $7,370. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $259 - $1,728, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Greensboro typically charge a base rate around $249 plus $85 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Greensboro to Lafayette:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,849 - $4,140
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,212 - $5,763
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,957 - $7,370
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 Greensboro to Lafayette.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA
Specialty needs vary by market: 61% of Greensboro movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lafayette, 40% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing70% of local movers | $432 - $4,320 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready61% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Excel Moving and Storage | $173 - $1,037/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $259 - $2,074 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage15% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers | $864 - $2,592 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,160 - $8,640 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $647 - $1,229 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items22% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Excel Moving and Storage | $864 - $2,160 |
| Piano | Any piano type41% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Excel Moving and Storage | $691 - $3,024 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling12% of local movers | $259 - $1,296 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect17% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $562 - $1,728 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $259 - $12,960+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $259 - $3,024+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Greensboro to Lafayette?
Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Greensboro, NC. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA
Moving containers from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,097 and $3,585. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Greensboro runs about $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Greensboro to Lafayette:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,097 - $2,030
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,905
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,840 - $3,585
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $605 in Greensboro, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
- Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $65 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $130 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
- Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Lafayette, LA, destination before booking.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a North Carolina to Louisiana move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,097. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,367 - $2,905.
What are the best moving containers Greensboro to Lafayette?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Greensboro to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Greensboro:
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.8/5), 14 years in business
- Mustang Moving LLC (4.9/5), 4 years in business
- American Moving & Hauling, Inc. (4.8/5), 20 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA
Truck rentals from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lafayette, Louisiana, range from $635 - $1,619 for the 911-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $250 - $286
- Daily insurance: $26/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
- Greensboro daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Greensboro to Lafayette based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,099
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $634 - $1,292
- 4+ bedrooms: $804 - $1,619
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $635 - $1,619 when pricing out a rental truck from Greensboro to Lafayette. Fuel alone runs $250 - $286, and overnight lodging ($130/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Greensboro, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $605.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $250 - $286 for the 911-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 $52 and $281, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $130 per night for hotel stops on the 911-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $259 - $389.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Greensboro to Lafayette?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA
For larger DIY moves from Greensboro, North Carolina, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Lafayette, Louisiana.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,105 and $2,278.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Greensboro to Lafayette:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $947 - $1,919
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,105 - $2,278
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,457 - $2,869
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $65 - $130 to your final bill.
- Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
- Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Greensboro, North Carolina, typically costs $605.
What are the best freight companies from Greensboro to Lafayette?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Greensboro to Lafayette. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Greensboro, NC vs Lafayette, LA
There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Greensboro and Lafayette to plan around. Cost of living index: 84 vs. 90. Average rent: $1,395/mo vs. $2,825/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 29 vs. 42. Safety index: 54.09 vs. 54.25.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Lafayette, LA to Greensboro, NC guide.
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We've processed 10 real quotes from North Carolina to Louisiana over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 313 movers in our North Carolina network to compare for this 911-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Greensboro, NC, to Lafayette, LA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,849 for a studio to $7,370 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 911-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,097 - $3,585. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $635 - $1,619, 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 $2,212 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include LHC Group and King-Patin.
FAQs: Moving from Greensboro, NC, to Lafayette, LA
What are the best neighborhoods in Lafayette?
For families, Youngsville, Erath, and Maurice are worth a look in Lafayette. If you're moving solo or without kids, Saint Streets, Freetown-Port Rico, and Downtown Lafayette tend to be popular picks instead.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Louisiana?
If you’re using a legitimate moving company to relocate from one home or apartment within the state to another, look for a company regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC). During the pre-move screening process, families on the move should verify that prospective movers are registered and in good standing with the LPSC. In cases of substandard service, inflated costs, and unlicensed movers operating illegally, consumers may file a complaint, after which the commission will initiate an investigation.
What do local movers charge in Greensboro?
Local movers based in Greensboro typically start around $249 as a base rate, plus $85/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Lafayette run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
How much does it cost to move from Greensboro, NC to Lafayette, LA?
Costs on this route range from around $635 to $7,370, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,849 and $7,370, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What percentage of Greensboro movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 41% of movers in Greensboro handle piano moves, and 22% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.