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Ames, IA

Savannah, GA → Ames, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Ames

About 1,147 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 55 in Ames.

  • 1,147 miroad distance
  • 20 h 29 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,760–$7,0902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,147 miles (972 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 29 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination
55 (25 interstate)

Reverse: Ames → Savannah

Ames sits about 1,147 miles northwest of Savannah, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Iowa 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 $4,760 to $7,090 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 20 h 29 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Ames (25 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 Ames.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Ames about 66,000. Ames is the denser city (2,355 people per square mile versus 1,384 in Savannah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Ames

Full-service estimate for 1,147 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,320 $2,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,760 $5,810 $7,090
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,620 $9,290 $11,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,480 $12,780 $15,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$4,760–$7,090

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 Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4329850
MC
1690402
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (912) 940-6386 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1716174
MC
629425
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (912) 629-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2422038
MC
82976
Based in
Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (912) 748-7638 Route Verify on FMCSA

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Port City Logistics INC

USDOT
949323
MC
519914
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (912) 298-7150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2023162
MC
711530
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (912) 450-0202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814696
MC
222137
Based in
Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (912) 964-1303 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3176566
MC
122866
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (815) 483-1443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261996
MC
178110
Based in
Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (912) 232-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 285 movers in Savannah

Near Ames (destination)

Central Iowa Towing And Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC

USDOT
2359315
MC
1349765
Based in
Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (515) 290-4188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hemmen Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
608245
MC
292343
Based in
Ames, IA 50014 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (515) 268-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J T L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2528339
MC
887466
Based in
Randall, IA 50231 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (515) 669-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

V&c Express Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3635053
MC
1246860
Based in
Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (904) 418-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Combined Relocation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1666941
MC
709641
Based in
Huxley, IA 50124 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (515) 276-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alex Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4346742
MC
1699031
Based in
Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (515) 817-4521 Route Verify on FMCSA

Property Service Agency LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1433739
Based in
Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (515) 233-1922 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&a Moving And Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC

USDOT
2340775
Based in
Madrid, IA 50156 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (515) 795-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Ames

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Ames?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,090 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a three-bedroom and $10,480 to $15,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ames from Savannah?

About 1,147 road miles (972 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 29 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 Georgia into Iowa 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 Savannah to Ames?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,010. 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 Savannah–Ames corridor.