A Better Way Movers
Peachtree City, GA · USDOT 1533007
22 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2006
Moving from Georgia to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 6,900 people living in California had lived in Georgia a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Los Angeles, about 2,280 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 208 licensed movers are based in Georgia.
Who makes this move
6,863
people moved from Georgia to California (±2,164)
14,052
moved the other way, from California to Georgia (±3,801)
- California drew about 3% of the roughly 229,000 people who left Georgia for another state.
- More people moved from California to Georgia than this way, by about 7,200.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Georgia went
Most common moves out of Georgia
- Florida34,000
- Texas19,000
- North Carolina19,000
- South Carolina16,000
- Alabama15,000
- Tennessee11,000
- Virginia9,200
- New York8,300
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Atlanta to Los Angeles, about 2,280 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,150–$3,700 | $2,650–$4,550 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,750–$4,700 | $3,400–$5,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,750–$6,450 | $4,650–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $4,700–$8,050 | $5,800–$9,950 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $5,500–$9,400 | $6,800–$11,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $6,300–$10,850 | $7,850–$13,450 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Los Angeles | 2,280 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Atlanta to San Francisco | 2,520 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Atlanta to San Diego | 2,227 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Savannah to Los Angeles | 2,530 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Savannah to San Francisco | 2,779 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Savannah to San Diego | 2,472 | $3,750–$6,450 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Georgia
See all 208Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A C White Moving Systems Inc
Alpharetta, GA · USDOT 1134502
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2003
A C White Transfer & Storage Company Inc
Alpharetta, GA · USDOT 92851
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
A-1 Hortons Moving Service Inc
Atlanta, GA · USDOT 600967
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1995
A-okay Moving & Storage Inc
Columbus, GA · USDOT 2442974
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2013
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedGeorgia to California crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Georgia to California
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Los Angeles, about 2,280 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,750 to $7,100. A studio runs about $2,150–$3,700 and a 4-bedroom about $5,500–$9,400. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Georgia to California?
About 6,900 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 6,863, with a margin of error of ±2,164. About 14,000 moved from California to Georgia the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Georgia to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 2,227 to 2,779 miles by road; Atlanta to Los Angeles is about 2,280. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Georgia to California?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Georgia to California?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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