Augusta, GA → Tracy, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,617 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,500–$12,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 248 in Tracy.
Tracy sits about 2,617 miles west of Augusta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $8,500 to $12,650 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 45 hours (6 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 248 around Tracy (137 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 Tracy.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Tracy about 101,901. Tracy is the denser city (3,591 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 | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,100 | $6,220 | $7,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,500 | $10,370 | $12,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,610 | $16,590 | $20,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,710 | $22,810 | $27,830 |
$3,590–$5,070
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,360–$4,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,500–$12,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Tracy, 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
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,400 to $5,060 for a studio, $5,100 to $7,590 for a one-bedroom, $8,500 to $12,650 for a two-bedroom, $13,610 to $20,240 for a three-bedroom and $18,710 to $27,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,617 road miles (2,218 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 hours (6 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 $3,590 to $5,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,360 to $4,930. 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–Tracy corridor.