($708+) Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,033-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,773 - $7,424. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,184. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jacksonville and Austin. Local movers in Jacksonville typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jacksonville to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,773 - $4,371
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,245 - $5,266
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,698 - $7,424

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Jacksonville to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Austin?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,163 and $3,768. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Jacksonville costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,209
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,142 - $3,768

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jacksonville, FL and Austin, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $764 in Jacksonville, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $164 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Austin?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin, Texas, range from $708 - $1,852 for the 1,033-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $359 - $410
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $708 - $1,255
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $744 - $1,584
• 4+ bedrooms: $933 - $1,852

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $164 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $71 and $355 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $359 - $410 in fuel for the 1,033-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $764 in Jacksonville, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Austin?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Jacksonville, Florida, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Austin, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,258 and $2,385.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jacksonville to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,583 - $3,141

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $164.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $764.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs Austin, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Austin, side by side with Jacksonville on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Jacksonville, FL, to Austin, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,773 - $7,424 on the 1,033-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,163 - $3,768 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $708 - $1,852 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,245 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Austin tend to point to delicious barbecue and phenomenal live music, though hot summers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Keller Williams Realty and Whole Foods Market.