Augusta, GA → San Marcos, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,136 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,860–$7,230, delivery in 3–7 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 94 in San Marcos.
The route from Augusta, GA to San Marcos, TX covers roughly 1,136 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 $4,860 to $7,230 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 20 h 17 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 94 around San Marcos (22 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 San Marcos.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and San Marcos about 72,000. San Marcos is the denser city (1,738 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 | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,860 | $5,930 | $7,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,780 | $9,480 | $11,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,690 | $13,040 | $15,910 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,860–$7,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → San Marcos, TX. 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: Bobcat Movers LLC
Legal name: Kidd Logistics LLC
Legal name: Cap City Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,340 for a one-bedroom, $4,860 to $7,230 for a two-bedroom, $7,780 to $11,570 for a three-bedroom and $10,690 to $15,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,136 road miles (963 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 17 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 $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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–San Marcos corridor.