($409+) Arlington, VA to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Augusta, GA

For the 547-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Augusta, Georgia, full-service movers cost between $1,147 and $7,259. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $391 - $2,608 (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 Arlington generally start around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,147 - $3,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,849 - $5,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,621 - $7,259

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 Arlington to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington 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 Arlington to Augusta?

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia 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 Arlington, VA to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $929 and $2,936. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Arlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $929 - $1,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,263 - $2,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,650 - $2,936

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 $913 in Arlington, VA. 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 $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $196 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 Augusta, GA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Augusta, GA

Renting a moving truck for the 547-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Augusta, Georgia, costs between $409 and $1,176, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $227 - $259
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $409 - $807
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $464 - $947
• 4+ bedrooms: $595 - $1,176

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 $98 and $456.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $196.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $227 and $259 for the 547-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 $913 for 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Augusta, GA

For larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, 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 Augusta, Georgia.

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 $1,021 and $1,787.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $879 - $1,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,021 - $1,787
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,346 - $2,494

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 $98 - $196 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 Arlington, Virginia, typically costs $913.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Augusta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA 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 Arlington 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

A move from Arlington, VA, to Augusta, GA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,147 - $7,259 on the 547-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $929 - $2,936, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $409 - $1,176. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,849 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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