($610+) Nashville, TN to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

Full-service movers for the 859-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,872 and $8,217. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $344 - $2,292, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,872 - $4,565
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,324 - $5,687
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,244 - $8,217

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 Nashville to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,042 and $3,535. 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 Nashville adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $1,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,424 - $2,675
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,783 - $3,535

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $172 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, TX, 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 $802 in Nashville, TN. 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 859 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas, running $610 - $1,582. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $313 - $358
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $610 - $1,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $640 - $1,368
• 4+ bedrooms: $770 - $1,582

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $313 - $358 for the 859-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 Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $802.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 859-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $172 per night, adding $344 - $516 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $57 and $344.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,031 and $2,162.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $988 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,106 - $2,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,471 - $3,030

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Nashville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $802.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $172 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville 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: Nashville, TN 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN, 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 $1,872 - $8,217 on the 859-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,042 - $3,535 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $610 - $1,582 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,324 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.