Athens, GA

Pomona, CA → Athens, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from Pomona to Athens

About 2,313 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,970–$11,860, delivery in 7–14 days, 628 carriers on the Pomona side and 312 in Athens.

  • 2,313 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,970–$11,8602-bedroom estimate
Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,313 miles (1,960 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
628 (314 interstate)
Movers at destination
312 (166 interstate)

Reverse: Athens → Pomona

The route from Pomona, CA to Athens, GA covers roughly 2,313 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,970 to $11,860 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 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Pomona side there are 628 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (314 of them authorized for interstate work), and 312 around Athens (166 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 Athens.

Pomona has a population of about 147,807 and Athens about 128,612. Pomona is considerably denser (6,596 people per square mile versus 1,095), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Pomona to Athens

Full-service estimate for 2,313 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,190 $3,890 $4,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,780 $5,830 $7,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,970 $9,720 $11,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,750 $15,550 $18,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,530 $21,380 $26,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,280–$4,630

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

Portable container

$3,080–$4,540

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

Full-service mover

$7,970–$11,860

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Pomona (origin)

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Total Transportation & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1582586
MC
609813
Based in
Rancho Cumanoga, CA 91730 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296394
MC
1045263
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91744 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Nationwide Trans, Inc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1470669
MC
555361
Based in
Chino, CA 91710 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Rge Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
523064
MC
628016
Based in
Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Bigbear Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2914596
MC
982493
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Cardenas Markets LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2953855
MC
1416618
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 628 movers in Pomona

Near Athens (destination)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
830257
MC
468785
Based in
Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1142555
MC
454168
Based in
Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
864502
MC
667732
Based in
Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Puff Land

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4253552
MC
1649165
Based in
Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1810822
MC
676733
Based in
Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2056835
MC
719961
Based in
Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339831
MC
1728857
Based in
Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965988
MC
1480525
Based in
Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 312 movers in Athens

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pomona to Athens?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,190 to $4,740 for a studio, $4,780 to $7,110 for a one-bedroom, $7,970 to $11,860 for a two-bedroom, $12,750 to $18,970 for a three-bedroom and $17,530 to $26,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Athens from Pomona?

About 2,313 road miles (1,960 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California 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 Pomona to Athens?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,280 to $4,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,080 to $4,540. 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 Pomona–Athens corridor.