($924+) Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX

For the 1,523-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,324 and $9,641. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $427 - $2,844 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Washington DC generally start around $180 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,324 - $5,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,011 - $6,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,287 - $9,641

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 Washington DC to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC 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 Washington DC to Austin?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,517 and $5,055. 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 Washington DC runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,517 - $2,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,903 - $3,786
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,513 - $5,055

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $995 in Washington DC, MD. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $107 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $213 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Austin, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 1,523-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas, costs between $915 and $2,789. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $689 - $788
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $915 - $1,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,042 - $2,108
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,789

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $689 - $788 for the 1,523-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for about 5 hours typically costs around $995.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,523-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $213 per night, adding $427 - $640 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $71 and $427.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,418 and $3,028.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,327 - $2,536
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,418 - $3,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $4,205

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 $107 and $213.
• 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 Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly five hours typically average $995.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Washington DC, MD 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 Washington DC 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.