($430+) Austin, TX to Wichita, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Wichita, KS

For the 545-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Wichita, Kansas, full-service movers cost between $1,231 and $7,713. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $332 - $2,212 (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 Austin generally start around $191 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,231 - $3,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,108 - $5,205
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,885 - $7,713

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 Austin to Wichita.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Wichita, KS

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Wichita, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, the group most Kansas 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 Austin, TX to Wichita, KS

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $910 and $3,088. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Austin typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $910 - $1,684
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,666 - $3,088

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $166 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Wichita, KS, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $774 in Austin, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Wichita?

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 Austin, TX to Wichita, KS

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to Wichita, Kansas, range from $430 - $1,142 for the 545-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $192 - $219
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $430 - $799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $441 - $919
• 4+ bedrooms: $595 - $1,142

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $166 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Austin, Texas, usually costs about $774 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 545-mile drive falls between $192 and $219, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $55 and $332 to your total.

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

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 Austin, TX to Wichita, KS

If you're moving a larger household from Austin, Texas, 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 Wichita, Kansas.

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 $962 and $1,843.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $836 - $1,563
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $962 - $1,843
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,294 - $2,494

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $83 - $166 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $774.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Wichita?

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: Austin, TX vs Wichita, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Wichita, side by side with Austin 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

Full-service movers on the 545-mile route from Austin, TX, to Wichita, KS, run $1,231 - $7,713 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $910 - $3,088, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $430 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,108, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Koch Industries and Spirit AeroSystems.