Tuscaloosa, AL → St. Augustine, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to St. Augustine

About 510 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,270–$4,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 71 in St. Augustine.

510 miroad distance
9 h 30 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,270–$4,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
To: St. Augustine, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 510 miles (432 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 30 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination: 71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → Tuscaloosa

Moving from Tuscaloosa to St. Augustine is a long-distance move of roughly 510 road miles, heading southeast from Alabama 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 $3,270 to $4,870 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 9 h 30 min.

On the Tuscaloosa side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and St. Augustine about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,609 and 1,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Alabama, 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 Tuscaloosa to St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 510 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,310	$1,600	$1,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,960	$2,390	$2,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,270	$3,990	$4,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,230	$6,380	$7,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,200	$8,780	$10,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,160

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,170

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

Full-service mover

$3,270–$4,870

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 Tuscaloosa (origin)

Awesome Moving Services

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4357625
MC: 1704689
Based in: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (205) 413-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jst INC

USDOT: 1310877
MC: 652647
Based in: Northport, AL 35473 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (205) 247-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brittain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 362876
MC: 214146
Based in: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (205) 345-0115 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbs Leasing LLC

USDOT: 911424
MC: 606283
Based in: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (205) 345-5511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3060563
MC: 72972907
Based in: Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (205) 826-5463 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Alabama Postal Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 301906
Based in: Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2348521
MC: 803764
Based in: Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (205) 764-0499 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grs Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4492165
MC: 1775920
Based in: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (205) 534-2027 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

Near St. Augustine (destination)

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

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in St. Augustine if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,950 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,870 for a two-bedroom, $5,230 to $7,790 for a three-bedroom and $7,200 to $10,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from Tuscaloosa?

About 510 road miles (432 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 30 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 Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa to St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,170. 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 Tuscaloosa–St. Augustine corridor.