Augusta, GA → Ontario, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,398 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,120–$12,080, delivery in 7–14 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 1,156 in Ontario.
The route from Augusta, GA to Ontario, CA covers roughly 2,398 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 $8,120 to $12,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 42 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 1,156 around Ontario (612 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 Ontario.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Ontario about 187,013. Ontario is the denser city (3,505 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, 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 | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,120 | $9,900 | $12,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,990 | $15,840 | $19,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,860 | $21,780 | $26,570 |
$3,360–$4,750
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,160–$4,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,120–$12,080
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.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC
Legal name: Scoc Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,250 to $4,830 for a studio, $4,870 to $7,250 for a one-bedroom, $8,120 to $12,080 for a two-bedroom, $12,990 to $19,320 for a three-bedroom and $17,860 to $26,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,398 road miles (2,033 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $3,360 to $4,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,160 to $4,650. 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–Ontario corridor.