★★★★★
“Smooth move to Memphis”
Charles did a great job packing and moving my things from Oxford, MS to Memphis, TN. They did a great job handling my heavier pieces. They were very kind and helpful.
Rachel HipskindGoogle
Columbus · served by our Oxford office
Columbus MS Movers
Home, apartment and military family moves in Columbus and Lowndes County, plus long distance moves, planned by the Spyder Moving and Storage office in Oxford.
Served from Oxford
1539 University Ave (662) 701-8667
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7 AM – 7 PM
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★ 4.9 Oxford office · 232 Google reviews U.S. DOT No. 3187084 · MC-132217
Licensed, bonded & insured
A written price for your move
Free, with nothing to sign until you book.
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Quick facts · Updated October 2026
Quick Facts Before You Move
- Crew based in
- Oxford office, 1539 University Ave, about 110 road miles and a little over two hours from Columbus by MS-6 and US-45
- How local moves are billed
- By the hour after a 2-hour minimum, in 15-minute increments; the drive between addresses counts as work time
- Area price guide
- Mississippi movers average about $105 an hour, and a 2-bedroom move about $913 (FreightWaves, 2026)
- Columbus at a glance
- ZIPs 39701 to 39705 · on the east bank of the Tombigbee River, where US-45 meets US-82
How Spyder serves this town
Moves Here Dispatched From Our Oxford Office
We plan Columbus moves at our Oxford office, about 110 road miles away by MS-6 and US-45. Our movers in Columbus, MS handle houses, apartments and military family moves across Lowndes County, as well as long distance moves. Spyder Moving and Storage bills local jobs by the hour in 15-minute increments after a 2-hour minimum. Drive time between your two Columbus addresses counts as work time, and we bring moving blankets at no charge. Share both addresses and your date, and we will send the price in writing.
Your nearest Spyder office
Spyder Moving and Storage Oxford
1539 University Ave, Oxford, MS 38655
Mon–Sun, 7 AM – 7 PM
Our crews and trucks
Who Will Handle Your Move?
Our own crews and branded Spyder trucks, not a broker’s subcontractors. Every photo here is from a real Spyder job.
Reviews & credentials
What Are Oxford Customers Saying About Their Moves?
Your move is handled by the Oxford office team, which holds a 4.9 rating from 232 Google reviews. The reviews below come from that office’s Google Business Profile.
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★★★★★
232 Google reviews for the Oxford office
U.S. DOT No. 3187084 · MC-132217 FMCSA record
All Google reviews ★★★★★
“Our go-to movers”
We love these guys! Prompt, courteous, and careful. We’ve used the multiple times at Oxford Cabinetry & Stone and we plan to use them again in the near future! They’ve proven to be great business partners!
Matt VadenGoogle
Our services
Which Services Do Our Movers Offer in Columbus, MS?
Columbus has Mississippi University for Women, an Air Force base and blocks of antebellum homes, so every job starts with the address.
Local Movers in Columbus
Hourly moves around Columbus and Lowndes County, with road time between addresses on the estimate.
Long Distance Moves From Columbus
Moves out of Mississippi with a pickup date set ahead, priced by miles, weight and truck space.
Historic and Family Home Moves
Door frames, stair rails and old floors protected while the house is emptied.
Packing and Fragile Items
China, art and heirlooms packed by the crew, with materials charged by use.
Storage While You Wait
For orders or closings that leave a gap between homes, booked with the move.
Piano and Heavy Item Moving
Uprights and grands from $120, plus safes and armoires on padded dollies.
Plan your move
What Goes Into a Price From Movers in Columbus, MS?
Local moves are billed by the crew’s hours at the rate on your written estimate. A move from downtown to a home near Columbus Air Force Base, about 13 road miles north, adds road time. The table below shows average moving costs in Mississippi.
| Home size | Average local move* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $441 |
| 1 bedroom | $589 |
| 2 bedrooms | $913 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,027 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,316 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,530 |
| Average hourly rate, crew and truck | about $105 |
*Average moving costs by home size in Mississippi, 2026. These are market averages for all movers, not Spyder rates; your Spyder price is on your written estimate. Source: FreightWaves Checkpoint.
Every line on the estimate follows our moving policy.
Need the complete rate table, with pianos and valuation? It is on the page for our Oxford office.
What moves your quote
- Road time between addresses, such as downtown to the base area
- Crew and truck size
- Porch steps, stairways and carry distance
- Packing, storage and pianos or safes
- Items hauled away during the move, $10–$100 each
Plan your move with real numbers
Three fields now, a written estimate soon after.
Routes
How Far Are Typical Moves Into and Out of Town?
Distances are road miles by OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), without traffic.
| Route | Distance | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbus ↔ Columbus AFB area | about 13 road miles | Local: by the hour, 2-hour minimum |
| Columbus ↔ Starkville | about 24 road miles | On your written estimate |
| Columbus ↔ Oxford | about 110 road miles | On your written estimate |
| Columbus → Colorado Springs, CO | about 1,250 road miles | Long distance: miles, weight and truck space |
Timing
When Is a Good Time to Move Here?
May to September
Busy months for Mississippi movers (FreightWaves). The crew comes from Oxford, so book 2 to 4 weeks ahead.
Summer heat
Columbus averages a July high of about 94°F. A morning start beats the afternoon heat.
September and October
The driest months, with about 3.2 and 3.6 inches of rain on average, so loading in rain is less likely.
Plan your move with real numbers
Three fields now, a written estimate soon after.
Moving in town
Do Movers in Columbus, MS Work With Air Force Families?
Yes. Columbus Air Force Base controls who gets through the gate, so tell us when you book if your move starts or ends in base housing, and we confirm what the gate needs before the truck arrives.
For a personally procured move, talk with your transportation office before you hire a mover.
What Should You Expect When Moving a Historic Home?
Older Columbus houses often have tall front steps, narrow stairways and original floors, so the crew pads rails and door frames, lays floor runners and takes large pieces apart when they won’t turn a landing.
Where we move
Which Columbus Areas Need the Most Planning on Moving Day?
Downtown Columbus is ZIP 39701, the east side 39702 and the north side along US 45 North 39705; Columbus Air Force Base has its own, 39710.
South Columbus Historic District 39701
Historic homes between Main St, College St and the Tombigbee River; send the stair layout before moving day.
Columbus Central Commercial Historic District 39701
Downtown storefronts along US-45 and US-82; for upstairs space, tell us the stair width and parking spot.
Mississippi University for Women 39701
The W’s campus is at 1100 College St; ask about storage if one lease ends before the next.
Columbus Air Force Base 39710
About 13 road miles north; PCS moves peak mid-May to September and base lodging fills in summer, so book early.
Areas we serve
Which Nearby Towns Do We Also Move?
The Oxford crews cover the Golden Triangle and north Mississippi. Each town has its own page.
Licenses & protection
How Can You Check Our Licenses?
Spyder is the mover, not a broker. Every number below can be looked up.
- Federal registrationU.S. DOT No. 3187084
MC-132217Spyder Moving Services LLCView the FMCSA record - Valuation$0.60 per pound per item includedFull-value options are in our company policy.
- Moving to another state?FMCSA guidesReady to Move?Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move
FAQs
What Do People Ask Movers in Columbus MS?
The Oxford office handles Columbus calls seven days a week.
Call (662) 701-8667How much do movers in Columbus MS charge?
An in-town Columbus move costs the crew’s hours after a 2-hour minimum, in 15-minute increments, at the rate in writing on your estimate. Time on the road between addresses counts. Moves out of state follow distance, weight and truck space.
Do you also serve Starkville?
Yes. Starkville is about 24 road miles west of Columbus, and the same Oxford crews serve both towns.
Can I change my Columbus moving date if my plans change?
Yes, with at least 7 business days' notice. Rescheduling costs $75, so let us know as soon as your new date is set.
Talk to us
Ready to Pick a Columbus Moving Date?
Spyder Moving and Storage moves Columbus families, Air Force households and students, across town or across the country, with the price in writing up front. If you are comparing movers in Columbus, MS, ask how each one bills drive time. Call (662) 701-8667 or request your Columbus estimate online.
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