South Fulton, GA → Irvine, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,242 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,840–$11,670, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,228 carriers on the South Fulton side and 625 in Irvine.
Moving from South Fulton to Irvine is a cross-country move of roughly 2,242 road miles, heading west from Georgia to California.
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 $7,840 to $11,670 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 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the South Fulton side there are 1,228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (556 of them authorized for interstate work), and 625 around Irvine (239 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 Irvine.
South Fulton has a population of about 112,820 and Irvine about 318,764. Irvine is the denser city (4,690 people per square mile versus 1,261 in South Fulton), 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 | $3,140 | $3,830 | $4,670 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,710 | $5,740 | $7,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,840 | $9,560 | $11,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,550 | $15,300 | $18,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,260 | $21,040 | $25,670 |
$3,050–$4,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,020–$4,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,840–$11,670
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.
Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC
Legal name: Barnette Group INC
Legal name: Davidson Transportation Marketing INC
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,140 to $4,670 for a studio, $4,710 to $7,000 for a one-bedroom, $7,840 to $11,670 for a two-bedroom, $12,550 to $18,670 for a three-bedroom and $17,260 to $25,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,242 road miles (1,900 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 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 $3,050 to $4,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,020 to $4,440. 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 South Fulton–Irvine corridor.