Athens, GA → El Paso, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Athens to El Paso

About 1,585 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,880–$8,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 360 in El Paso.

1,585 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,880–$8,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: El Paso, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,585 miles (1,343 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 360 (263 interstate)

Reverse: El Paso → Athens

The route from Athens, GA to El Paso, TX covers roughly 1,585 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,880 to $8,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

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 360 around El Paso (263 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 El Paso.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and El Paso about 683,012. El Paso is the denser city (2,627 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Athens to El Paso

Full-service estimate for 1,585 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,350	$2,870	$3,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,530	$4,300	$5,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,880	$7,170	$8,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,400	$11,470	$13,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,930	$15,770	$19,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,230–$3,150

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

Portable container

$2,430–$3,580

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

Full-service mover

$5,880–$8,740

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 El Paso (destination)

Erives Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1807687
MC: 657011
Based in: El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 420 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (915) 881-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2257332
MC: 770314
Based in: El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (915) 772-7965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gx3 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3214549
MC: 1004644
Based in: Canutillo, TX 79835 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (915) 222-8101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Freight Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gerardo Ortiz Priority Freight Lines INC

USDOT: 998388
MC: 419934
Based in: El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (915) 594-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J J A Munoz Dist

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J J A Munoz Dist INC

USDOT: 820957
MC: 361633
Based in: El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (915) 858-4660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agr Logistic Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3522507
MC: 1385704
Based in: El Paso, TX 79911 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (575) 200-0222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jpn Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3536550
MC: 1179245
Based in: El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (915) 491-8297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lechuga Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2364352
MC: 810519
Based in: El Paso, TX 79922 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (915) 253-6201 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 360 movers in El Paso

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to El Paso?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,740 for a two-bedroom, $9,400 to $13,990 for a three-bedroom and $12,930 to $19,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is El Paso from Athens?

About 1,585 road miles (1,343 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 El Paso?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,230 to $3,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,430 to $3,580. 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–El Paso corridor.