($810+) Port St. Lucie, FL to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Austin, Texas, costs between $2,015 and $7,580. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,239-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $333 - $2,220, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Port St. Lucie and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Port St. Lucie tend to start around $224 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Port St. Lucie to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,015 - $4,393
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,615 - $5,583
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,201 - $7,580

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 Port St. Lucie to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Port St. Lucie, FL to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Port St. Lucie movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Port St. Lucie to Austin?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,309 and $4,624. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Port St. Lucie runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Port St. Lucie to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,309 - $2,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,787 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,624

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Port St. Lucie, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $777, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $167 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Port St. Lucie, FL, and Austin, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Austin, Texas, range from $793 - $2,130 for the 1,239-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $438 - $500
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Port St. Lucie daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Port St. Lucie to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $793 - $1,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $893 - $1,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,130

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $167 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 $72 and $361 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $438 - $500 in fuel for the 1,239-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $777 in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Austin, TX

For larger DIY moves from Port St. Lucie, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Austin, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,402 and $2,736.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Port St. Lucie to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,402 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,938 - $3,808

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 $83 and $167.
• 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 Port St. Lucie, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $777.

What are the best freight companies from Port St. Lucie to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Walpole, Inc. (4.46/5 stars): Walpole, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie 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.