Augusta, GA → Santa Monica, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,458 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,220–$12,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 603 in Santa Monica.
Moving from Augusta to Santa Monica is a cross-country move of roughly 2,458 road miles, heading west from Georgia to California.
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 $8,220 to $12,230 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 43 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 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Santa Monica.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 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 | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,020 | $7,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,220 | $10,030 | $12,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,160 | $16,050 | $19,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,090 | $22,060 | $26,920 |
$3,430–$4,840
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,210–$4,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,220–$12,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Santa Monica, CA. 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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,290 to $4,890 for a studio, $4,930 to $7,340 for a one-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a two-bedroom, $13,160 to $19,580 for a three-bedroom and $18,090 to $26,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,458 road miles (2,083 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 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 $3,430 to $4,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,210 to $4,730. 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–Santa Monica corridor.