($785+) Austin, TX to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Ann Arbor, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,362-mile relocation from Austin, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $2,138 and $8,465. 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 $359 - $2,396, 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 Austin typically charge a base rate around $191 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,138 - $4,998
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,657 - $6,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,762 - $8,465

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 Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Michigan are typically members of the Michigan 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 Austin, TX to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,299 and $4,409. 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 Ann Arbor. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,299 - $2,327
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,366 - $4,409

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 $839 in Austin, TX. 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 $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $180 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 Ann Arbor, MI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Renting a moving truck for the 1,362-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $785 and $2,177, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $519 - $593
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $785 - $1,579
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $928 - $1,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,168 - $2,177

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $180 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 $78 and $389 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $519 - $593 in fuel for the 1,362-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $839 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,327 and $2,571.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $2,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,327 - $2,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,893 - $3,420

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Austin, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $839.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $180 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 Austin to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ann Arbor, 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

A move from Austin, TX, to Ann Arbor, MI, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,138 - $8,465 on the 1,362-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,299 - $4,409, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $785 - $2,177. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,657 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include University of Michigan and NSK Americas, Inc..