Athens, GA → Grand Prairie, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Grand Prairie

About 935 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 1,899 in Grand Prairie.

935 miroad distance
16 h 49 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,370–$6,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Grand Prairie, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 935 miles (792 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 49 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,899 (756 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Prairie → Athens

Grand Prairie sits about 935 miles west of Athens, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Texas 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 $4,370 to $6,510 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 16 h 49 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 1,899 around Grand Prairie (756 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 Grand Prairie.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Grand Prairie about 209,434. Grand Prairie is the denser city (2,701 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 Grand Prairie

Full-service estimate for 935 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,750	$2,130	$2,600
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,620	$3,200	$3,900
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,370	$5,330	$6,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,000	$8,530	$10,410
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,620	$11,730	$14,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$4,370–$6,510

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

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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 Grand Prairie (destination)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 160955
MC: 180584
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 337-7273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Value Truck Of Az LLC

USDOT: 822809
MC: 364675
Based in: Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (602) 249-5501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3508894
MC: 1160787
Based in: Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (206) 430-4276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2475440
MC: 856231
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2927239
MC: 987973
Based in: Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6172104
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 506-3991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2393479
MC: 822800
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (817) 329-2055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1580734
MC: 585393
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (972) 215-7079 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Grand Prairie if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Grand Prairie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,900 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,410 for a three-bedroom and $9,620 to $14,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Prairie from Athens?

About 935 road miles (792 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

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 Grand Prairie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,730. 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–Grand Prairie corridor.