Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC
- 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
Athens, GA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Long-distance move
About 843 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,040–$6,010, delivery in 2–5 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.
Moving from Athens to Cedar Rapids is a long-distance move of roughly 843 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to Iowa.
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 $4,040 to $6,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 14 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 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.
Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Cedar Rapids is the denser city (1,910 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,970 | $2,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,930 | $6,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,470 | $7,890 | $9,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,890 | $10,850 | $13,230 |
$1,170–$1,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,040–$6,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Athens, GA → Cedar Rapids, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,610 for a one-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,010 for a two-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,620 for a three-bedroom and $8,890 to $13,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 843 road miles (715 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 14 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Iowa 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 $1,170 to $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,610. 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 Athens–Cedar Rapids corridor.