($873+) Arlington, VA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Austin, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,520-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Austin, Texas, cost between $2,088 and $8,745. 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 $450 - $3,000, 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 Arlington typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,088 - $4,732
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,787 - $6,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,697 - $8,745

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 Arlington to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,421 and $4,728. 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 Arlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,421 - $2,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,541
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,302 - $4,728

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $113 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $225 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 $1,050 in Arlington, VA. 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Arlington, Virginia, to Austin, Texas, range from $873 - $2,408 for the 1,520-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $725 - $829
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $30
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $873 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $1,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,177 - $2,408

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,050.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $725 - $829 for the 1,520-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $90 and $488, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $225 per night for hotel stops on the 1,520-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $450 - $675.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, 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 $1,350 and $3,006.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,192 - $2,211
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,382 - $3,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,977 - $4,014

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Arlington, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,050.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $113 - $225 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 Arlington 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.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA, 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 $2,088 - $8,745 on the 1,520-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,421 - $4,728 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $873 - $2,408 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,787 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.