($599+) Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, costs between $1,770 and $8,371. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 785-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $337 - $2,244, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Austin and Birmingham. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,770 - $4,402
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,346 - $5,860
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,221 - $8,371

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 Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Birmingham, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,151 and $3,682. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Austin runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,138
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,023 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $168 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Birmingham, AL, 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 $785 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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham, AL

Plan on $548 - $1,564 for a rental moving truck on the 785-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $280 - $320
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $548 - $1,075
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $604 - $1,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $795 - $1,564

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $168 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 $73 and $365 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $280 - $320 in fuel for the 785-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $785 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Birmingham, AL

For larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Birmingham, Alabama.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,161 and $2,236.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,236
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,004

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 $84 and $168.
• 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 $785.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Birmingham?

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.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Birmingham, AL

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