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Athens, GA → Bloomington, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Bloomington

About 473 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,690, delivery in 1–3 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 56 in Bloomington.

  • 473 miroad distance
  • 8 h 51 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,150–$4,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 473 miles (400 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 51 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Athens

Bloomington sits about 473 miles northwest of Athens, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Indiana 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 $3,150 to $4,690 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 51 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 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Bloomington about 80,000. Bloomington is the denser city (3,405 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Athens to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 473 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,540 $1,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,310 $2,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,150 $3,850 $4,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,050 $6,150 $7,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,940 $8,460 $10,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,110

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,120

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

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,690

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.

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 Bloomington (destination)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,820 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,690 for a two-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a three-bedroom and $6,940 to $10,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Athens?

About 473 road miles (400 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 51 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 Indiana 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 Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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–Bloomington corridor.