Athens, GA → Biloxi, MS · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Biloxi

About 479 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,080–$4,580, delivery in 1–3 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 55 in Biloxi.

479 miroad distance
8 h 58 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,080–$4,5802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Biloxi, Mississippi
Road distance: ≈ 479 miles (406 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 58 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Biloxi → Athens

Biloxi sits about 479 miles southwest of Athens, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Mississippi that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,080 to $4,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 58 min.

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Biloxi (42 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 Biloxi.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Biloxi about 50,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,095 and 1,152 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi than in Georgia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Athens to Biloxi

Full-service estimate for 479 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,230	$1,500	$1,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,850	$2,250	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,080	$3,750	$4,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,920	$6,000	$7,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,770	$8,250	$10,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,080–$4,580

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Biloxi (destination)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1043597
MC: 432866
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (228) 864-2262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4105938
MC: 1567262
Based in: Biloxi, MS 39531 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (772) 284-2519 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 87824
MC: 120472
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39507 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gulf Coast Movers INC

USDOT: 2362630
MC: 809860
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39501 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (228) 284-1736 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2637990
MC: 918945
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (228) 596-8060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 173885
MC: 145591
Based in: Gulfport, MS 39501 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (228) 863-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1446255
MC: 1268134
Based in: Biloxi, MS 39530 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (228) 386-7559 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 87821
MC: 120905
Based in: Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (228) 818-3520 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Biloxi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Biloxi?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,750 for a one-bedroom, $3,080 to $4,580 for a two-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a three-bedroom and $6,770 to $10,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Biloxi from Athens?

About 479 road miles (406 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 58 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Mississippi 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Athens to Biloxi?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Athens–Biloxi corridor.