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Athens, GA → Los Angeles, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Athens to Los Angeles

About 2,357 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,050–$11,970, delivery in 7–14 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

  • 2,357 miroad distance
  • 41 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,050–$11,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,357 miles (1,998 straight-line)
Drive time
41 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Athens

Moving from Athens to Los Angeles is a cross-country move of roughly 2,357 road miles, heading west from Georgia to California.

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 $8,050 to $11,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 41 hours (5 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 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Athens to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 2,357 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,220 $3,920 $4,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,830 $5,890 $7,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,050 $9,810 $11,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,870 $15,700 $19,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,700 $21,590 $26,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,320–$4,690

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

Portable container

$3,120–$4,590

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

Full-service mover

$8,050–$11,970

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 Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,220 to $4,790 for a studio, $4,830 to $7,180 for a one-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,970 for a two-bedroom, $12,870 to $19,150 for a three-bedroom and $17,700 to $26,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Athens?

About 2,357 road miles (1,998 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,320 to $4,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,120 to $4,590. 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–Los Angeles corridor.