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The Villages, FL

Columbia, MO → The Villages, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to The Villages

About 1,075 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,710–$7,010, delivery in 3–7 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 240 in The Villages.

  • 1,075 miroad distance
  • 19 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,710–$7,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,075 miles (911 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
240 (91 interstate)

Reverse: The Villages → Columbia

Moving from Columbia to The Villages is a long-distance move of roughly 1,075 road miles, heading southeast from Missouri to Florida.

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 $4,710 to $7,010 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 19 h 14 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 240 around The Villages (91 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 The Villages.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and The Villages about 85,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,899 and 2,422 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Columbia to The Villages

Full-service estimate for 1,075 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,710 $5,750 $7,010
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,540 $9,200 $11,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,370 $12,640 $15,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,550–$2,190

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,910

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

Full-service mover

$4,710–$7,010

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 The Villages (destination)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (954) 646-8972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (352) 430-7393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Psa Transport LLC

USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (352) 433-7225 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (407) 509-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (786) 838-7329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (352) 459-5315 Route Verify on FMCSA

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (786) 216-8149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (231) 360-4474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 240 movers in The Villages

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Other origins to The Villages

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to The Villages?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,710 to $7,010 for a two-bedroom, $7,540 to $11,220 for a three-bedroom and $10,370 to $15,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is The Villages from Columbia?

About 1,075 road miles (911 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Florida 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 The Villages?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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–The Villages corridor.