Augusta, GA → Idaho Falls, ID · Cross-country move
About 2,070 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,700–$9,960, delivery in 5–10 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 81 in Idaho Falls.
The route from Augusta, GA to Idaho Falls, ID covers roughly 2,070 miles by road, a northwest-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 $6,700 to $9,960 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 36 hours (5 driving days).
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 81 around Idaho Falls (67 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 Idaho Falls.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Idaho Falls about 68,000. Idaho Falls is the denser city (2,440 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,020 | $4,900 | $5,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,700 | $8,160 | $9,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,710 | $13,060 | $15,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,730 | $17,960 | $21,910 |
$2,880–$4,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,870–$4,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,700–$9,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Idaho Falls, ID. 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: Thompson & Webster LLC
Legal name: Jay Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,020 to $5,980 for a one-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,960 for a two-bedroom, $10,710 to $15,940 for a three-bedroom and $14,730 to $21,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,070 road miles (1,754 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Idaho 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 $2,880 to $4,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,870 to $4,220. 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–Idaho Falls corridor.