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Lake Charles, LA

St. Augustine, FL → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from St. Augustine to Lake Charles

About 840 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,130, delivery in 2–5 days, 71 carriers on the St. Augustine side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 840 miroad distance
  • 15 h 11 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,120–$6,1302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 840 miles (712 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 11 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → St. Augustine

The route from St. Augustine, FL to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 840 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,120 to $6,130 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 15 h 11 min.

On the St. Augustine side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

St. Augustine has a population of about 16,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,505 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from St. Augustine to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 840 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,010 $2,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,470 $3,010 $3,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,120 $5,020 $6,130
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,590 $8,040 $9,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,060 $11,050 $13,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,160–$1,640

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,600

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

Full-service mover

$4,120–$6,130

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 St. Augustine (origin)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1633941
MC
602443
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480971
MC
858578
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4309942
MC
1679736
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
314177
MC
207187
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT
1447613
MC
547090
Based in
Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014357
MC
717943
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT
3262059
MC
1028487
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4574830
MC
1820223
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from St. Augustine to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a two-bedroom, $6,590 to $9,810 for a three-bedroom and $9,060 to $13,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from St. Augustine?

About 840 road miles (712 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 11 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 Florida into Louisiana 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 St. Augustine to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 St. Augustine–Lake Charles corridor.