($935+) Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,523-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $2,170 - $9,185. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $427 - $2,844 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Washington DC and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Washington DC movers tend to run around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,170 - $5,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,725 - $6,775
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,191 - $9,185

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: 70% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,349 and $4,958. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Austin. If you go over that window, storage in Washington DC adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,349 - $2,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,499
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $4,958

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 is the cheapest way to cover the 1,523 miles from Washington DC, Maryland, to Austin, Texas, running $935 - $2,505. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• 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: $935 - $1,689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,009
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,200 - $2,505

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $107 and $498.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $213.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $689 and $788 for the 1,523-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $995 for 2 movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Washington DC, Maryland, 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 $1,380 and $2,827.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,178 - $2,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,858 - $3,699

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $995.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $107 and $213 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Washington DC, MD, 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 $2,170 - $9,185 on the 1,523-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,349 - $4,958 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $935 - $2,505 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,725 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.