Lambert Transfer And Storage INC
- USDOT
- 105783
- MC
- 60083
- Based in
- Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 23 trucks, 18 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Auburn, AL → Williamsburg, VA · Long-distance move
About 699 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,780–$5,620, delivery in 2–5 days, 77 carriers on the Auburn side and 33 in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg sits about 699 miles northeast of Auburn, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Virginia 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 $3,780 to $5,620 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 12 h 45 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 33 around Williamsburg (25 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 Williamsburg.
Auburn has a population of about 80,000 and Williamsburg about 16,000. Williamsburg is the denser city (1,726 people per square mile versus 1,219 in Auburn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,780 | $4,610 | $5,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,050 | $7,370 | $9,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,310 | $10,140 | $12,370 |
$1,020–$1,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,420
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,780–$5,620
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Auburn, AL → Williamsburg, VA. 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.
Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC
Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC
Legal name: Ae Moving LLC
Legal name: Eldridge Author Hill Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,370 for a one-bedroom, $3,780 to $5,620 for a two-bedroom, $6,050 to $9,000 for a three-bedroom and $8,310 to $12,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 699 road miles (592 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 45 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 Alabama into Virginia 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 $1,020 to $1,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,420. 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 Auburn–Williamsburg corridor.