Auburn, AL → Muskegon, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Auburn to Muskegon

About 867 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 77 carriers on the Auburn side and 55 in Muskegon.

867 miroad distance
15 h 39 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,010–$5,9702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Auburn, Alabama
To: Muskegon, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 867 miles (735 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 39 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 77 (40 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Muskegon → Auburn

Moving from Auburn to Muskegon is a long-distance move of roughly 867 road miles, heading north from Alabama to Michigan.

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 $4,010 to $5,970 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 39 min.

On the Auburn side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Muskegon (26 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 Muskegon.

Auburn has a population of about 80,000 and Muskegon about 38,000. Muskegon is the denser city (2,709 people per square mile versus 1,219 in Auburn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Auburn to Muskegon

Full-service estimate for 867 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,610	$1,960	$2,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,410	$2,940	$3,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,010	$4,890	$5,970
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,420	$7,830	$9,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,830	$10,770	$13,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,190–$1,680

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$4,010–$5,970

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Auburn (origin)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 105783
MC: 60083
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 745-5706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1416474
MC: 524357
Based in: Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 887-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551493
MC: 1807653
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (334) 740-6184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3141732
MC: 99697
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (334) 610-1593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4092410
MC: 1559321
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (334) 300-3138 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4471066
MC: 1764614
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (334) 413-8822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 915147
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (334) 332-4975 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1452911
MC: 549044
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 663-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Auburn

Near Muskegon (destination)

Intra City Dispatch INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 474716
MC: 198126
Based in: Muskegon, MI 49442 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (231) 739-6270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steadfast Shipping

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Steadfast Shipping LLC

USDOT: 423654
MC: 516749
Based in: Nunica, MI 49448 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (616) 842-1392 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brockstar Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2022408
MC: 962557
Based in: Norton Shores, MI 49444 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (231) 744-9561 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Michigan Dirtworks LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1924914
MC: 1583638
Based in: Muskegon, MI 49442 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (231) 788-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ricdas LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2189615
MC: 760009
Based in: Muskegon, MI 49441 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (989) 817-2060 Route Verify on FMCSA

S&t Expediting LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3634075
MC: 1246148
Based in: Muskegon, MI 49445 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (231) 343-4089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aidan Trucking

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3676194
MC: 1276759
Based in: Muskegon, MI 49445 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (231) 638-1053 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tnt Always Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3122307
MC: 88656
Based in: Michigan, MI 49441 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (231) 578-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Muskegon

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Auburn to Muskegon?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,970 for a two-bedroom, $6,420 to $9,550 for a three-bedroom and $8,830 to $13,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Muskegon from Auburn?

About 867 road miles (735 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 39 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 Alabama into Michigan 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 Auburn to Muskegon?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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 Auburn–Muskegon corridor.