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Columbia, MO → Alpharetta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Alpharetta

About 660 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 1,260 in Alpharetta.

  • 660 miroad distance
  • 12 h 5 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 660 miles (560 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 5 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,260 (604 interstate)

Reverse: Alpharetta → Columbia

Alpharetta sits about 660 miles southeast of Columbia, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Georgia that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,630 to $5,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 5 min.

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,260 around Alpharetta (604 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 Alpharetta.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Alpharetta about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,899 and 2,447 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Alpharetta

Full-service estimate for 660 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,650 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,810 $7,080 $8,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,980 $9,730 $11,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$980–$1,380

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,610–$2,370

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,400

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near Alpharetta (destination)

Lazer Spot Lazer Logistics Lazer Shuttle Lazer Trailer Lazer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lazer Spot INC

USDOT
850629
MC
370668
Based in
Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,770 trucks, 4,836 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (678) 771-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saia Ltl Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC

USDOT
29124
MC
87511
Based in
Johns Creek, GA 30097 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7,428 trucks, 7,315 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (770) 232-5067 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sld Transportation, LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC

USDOT
829373
MC
367702
Based in
Canton, GA 30115 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (770) 704-5152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight International LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2846152
MC
954292
Based in
Woodstock, GA 30188 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (678) 632-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1187702
MC
469637
Based in
Doraville, GA 30340 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (770) 333-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mmg Specialized Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251051
MC
1023120
Based in
Duluth, GA 30096 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (888) 507-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Noble Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2815279
MC
939426
Based in
Cumming, GA 30041 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (404) 642-7460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nolg LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3653588
MC
1260284
Based in
Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (616) 799-6704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,260 movers in Alpharetta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Alpharetta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,640 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alpharetta from Columbia?

About 660 road miles (560 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 5 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Georgia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Columbia to Alpharetta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Columbia–Alpharetta corridor.