Augusta, GA → Arlington, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,029 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,600–$6,850, delivery in 3–7 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 1,724 in Arlington.
The route from Augusta, GA to Arlington, TX covers roughly 1,029 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,600 to $6,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 27 min.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,724 around Arlington (721 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 Arlington.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Arlington about 402,134. Arlington is the denser city (4,111 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,360 | $8,980 | $10,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,120 | $12,340 | $15,060 |
$1,510–$2,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,940–$2,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,600–$6,850
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,110 for a one-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,850 for a two-bedroom, $7,360 to $10,950 for a three-bedroom and $10,120 to $15,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,029 road miles (872 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 Augusta–Arlington corridor.