Salina, KS

Augusta, ME → Salina, KS · Cross-country move

Movers from Augusta to Salina

About 1,750 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,100–$9,080, delivery in 5–10 days, 129 carriers on the Augusta side and 20 in Salina.

  • 1,750 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,100–$9,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,750 miles (1,483 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
20 (12 interstate)

Reverse: Salina → Augusta

The route from Augusta, ME to Salina, KS covers roughly 1,750 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 $6,100 to $9,080 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Augusta side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 20 around Salina (12 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 Salina.

Augusta has a population of about 19,000 and Salina about 46,000. Salina is the denser city (1,792 people per square mile versus 343 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Maine, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Augusta to Salina

Full-service estimate for 1,750 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,440 $2,980 $3,630
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,660 $4,460 $5,450
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,100 $7,440 $9,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,760 $11,900 $14,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,420 $16,370 $19,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,400–$3,390

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

Portable container

$2,580–$3,800

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

Full-service mover

$6,100–$9,080

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 Augusta (origin)

McGee On Road Equipment LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
669951
MC
338700
Based in
West Gardiner, ME 04345 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Allen'S Transfer & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357146
MC
1704445
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Khaled Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4184655
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Allen'S Commercial Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50872
MC
392735
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Vallee Interiors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4518105
MC
1789704
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Pushard Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2333492
MC
796728
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Mr Driver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4143933
MC
1589428
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Responders Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4352561
MC
1702060
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 129 movers in Augusta

Near Salina (destination)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
214440
MC
191909
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
952044
MC
407656
Based in
Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
281435
MC
183142
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3418737
MC
1729956
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983108
MC
1491962
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4773481
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1043522
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4517407
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 20 movers in Salina

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Salina?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,450 for a one-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,080 for a two-bedroom, $9,760 to $14,520 for a three-bedroom and $13,420 to $19,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salina from Augusta?

About 1,750 road miles (1,483 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Maine into Kansas 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 Augusta to Salina?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,400 to $3,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,800. 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 Augusta–Salina corridor.