($959+) Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA Movers
Moving from Austin, TX, to Virginia Beach, VA, runs anywhere from $959 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,037 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,537 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,116, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $10,037 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,391 - $4,772, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $959 - $2,623.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Austin, TX, to Virginia Beach, VA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,133 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA
There are 3 main ways to move from Austin to Virginia Beach: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,133 - $6,826. Moving containers run about 41% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 69% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 4 to 15 days for this 1,537-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,537-mile route from Austin to Virginia Beach, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,116 - $4,887 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,391 - $2,504), rental truck ($959 - $1,839), or freight trailer ($1,214 - $2,394). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $3,133 - $6,826 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $10,037.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated October 30, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,537-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, with prices running from $2,116 - $10,037. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $358 - $2,388 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Virginia Beach are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Austin movers tend to run around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Austin to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,116 - $4,887
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,133 - $6,826
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,149 - $10,037
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 Virginia Beach.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Texas to Virginia. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA
Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Virginia Beach, 62% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing81% of local movers | $597 - $5,970 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready63% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Square Cow | $239 - $1,433/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $358 - $2,866 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage11% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs69% of local movers | $1,194 - $3,582 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,985 - $11,940 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $894 - $1,699 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items35% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage | $1,194 - $2,985 |
| Piano | Any piano type45% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: 3 Men Movers | $955 - $4,179 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling15% of local movers | $358 - $1,791 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect7% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $776 - $2,388 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $358 - $17,910+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $358 - $4,179+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Virginia Beach?
Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Austin, TX. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA
Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $1,391 and $4,772. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Austin to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,391 - $2,504
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,848 - $3,718
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,492 - $4,772
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $90 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $179 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $836 in Austin, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Virginia Beach, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Texas to Virginia move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,391. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,848 - $3,718.
What are the best moving containers Austin to Virginia Beach?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Austin to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Austin:
- Square Cow (4.8/5), 18 years in business
- 3 Men Movers (4.9/5), 41 years in business
- Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage (4.8/5), 24 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA
A rental truck for this 1,537-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, costs between $959 and $2,623. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $584 - $667
- 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
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Austin to Virginia Beach based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $959 - $1,839
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $958 - $2,125
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,623
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $959 - $2,623 when pricing out a rental truck from Austin to Virginia Beach. Fuel alone runs $584 - $667, and overnight lodging ($179/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
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 $90 and $418.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $584 and $667 for the 1,537-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 $836 for 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Virginia Beach?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Austin, Texas, to Virginia Beach, Virginia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.
Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,436 and $2,916.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Austin to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,214 - $2,394
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,916
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,935
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $90 and $179.
- Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
- Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $836.
What are the best freight companies from Austin to Virginia Beach?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Virginia Beach fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Virginia Beach, VA
The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Virginia Beach, side by side with Austin on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Austin, TX | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 129 | 105 |
| Average rent | $1,765/mo | $1,950/mo |
| Median home value | $512,969 | $366,324 |
| Average income | $91,461/yr | $90,685/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| State income tax | None | Up to 5.75% |
| Walkability score | 42/100 | 33/100 |
| Safety index | 59.87/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Air quality | Good | Good |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Virginia Beach, VA to Austin, TX guide.
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Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 10 real quotes from Texas to Virginia, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates. Texas alone has 803 movers in our database, worth knowing for a 1,537-mile move like this one.
Our take
A move from Austin, TX, to Virginia Beach, VA, 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 $2,116 - $10,037 on the 1,537-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,391 - $4,772, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $959 - $2,623. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,133 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 Stihl and Navy Exchange.
FAQs: Moving from Austin, TX, to Virginia Beach, VA
What is the cheapest way to move from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $958 - $2,125. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
How much does it cost to move from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA?
Costs on this route range from around $959 to $10,037, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,116 and $10,037, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What do local movers charge in Austin?
Local movers based in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate, plus $90/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Virginia Beach run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Virginia?
In addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV).
What percentage of Austin movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 45% of movers in Austin handle piano moves, and 35% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 40% and 26% nationally.