Alpharetta, GA → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move
About 1,137 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,740–$7,050, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 19 in Garden City.
Garden City sits about 1,137 miles west of Alpharetta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Kansas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,740 to $7,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 18 min.
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Garden City.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and Garden City about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,447 and 2,557 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,580 | $9,250 | $11,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,430 | $12,720 | $15,510 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,740–$7,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca
Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC
Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith
Legal name: R D Norris INC
Legal name: Yatsa Morgan
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,840 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a two-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,280 for a three-bedroom and $10,430 to $15,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,137 road miles (963 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 18 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Kansas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alpharetta–Garden City corridor.