($794+) San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX Movers
The cost to move from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX ranges from $1,156 to $9,307, with an average cost of $3,350. Moves can be as low as $794 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 1,324 miles and usually takes 3 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
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Compare moving options from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX
Moving options from San Bernardino to Austin fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,156 - $9,307 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $3,350, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 40% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 66% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 1,324 miles and typically takes 3 to 8 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,324-mile route from San Bernardino to Austin, 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 $1,156 - $4,736 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,294 - $2,529), rental truck ($770 - $1,595), or freight trailer ($1,175 - $2,081). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,675 - $6,264 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $9,307.
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 San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX
Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,324-mile move from San Bernardino, California, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,156 - $9,307. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $369 - $2,460. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Bernardino and Austin. Local movers in San Bernardino typically start around $261 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Bernardino to Austin:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,156 - $4,736
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,675 - $6,264
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,902 - $9,307
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 San Bernardino to Austin.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX
Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of San Bernardino movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 63% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing69% of local movers | $615 - $6,150 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready50% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Burgess Moving and Storage | $246 - $1,476/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $369 - $2,952 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage8% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs50% of local movers | $1,230 - $3,690 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $3,075 - $12,300 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $921 - $1,750 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items22% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Trek Movers | $1,230 - $3,075 |
| Piano | Any piano type33% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: Trek Movers | $984 - $4,305 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling7% of local movers | $369 - $1,845 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect6% of local movers9% nationally | $800 - $2,460 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $369 - $18,450+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $369 - $4,305+ |
What are the best full-service movers from San Bernardino to Austin?
Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 San Bernardino, CA. 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 San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX
Moving containers from San Bernardino, California, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,294 and $4,508. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in San Bernardino typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Bernardino to Austin:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,294 - $2,529
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,601 - $3,226
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,217 - $4,508
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 $861 in San Bernardino, CA. 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 $92 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $185 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 Austin, TX, destination before booking.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Texas 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 $1,294. 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 $1,601 - $3,226.
What are the best moving containers San Bernardino to Austin?
- 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino:
- Trek Movers (5.0/5), 11 years in business
- JFK Moving Company (4.8/5), 6 years in business
- California Movers Local & Long Distance Moving Company (4.9/5), 8 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,324 miles from San Bernardino, California, to Austin, Texas, running $770 - $2,135. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $518 - $592
- Daily insurance: $37/day
- Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
- San Bernardino daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09
| 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 San Bernardino to Austin based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $770 - $1,595
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $902 - $1,916
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,135
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from San Bernardino to Austin starts at $770 - $2,135, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($518 - $592), overnight lodging ($185/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for roughly $600 - $1,200 more on top of fuel and lodging to cover meals, equipment, and other extras.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in San Bernardino, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $861.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $518 - $592 for the 1,324-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 $74 and $400, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $185 per night for hotel stops on the 1,324-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $369 - $554.
What are the best moving truck rentals from San Bernardino to Austin?
- 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 San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX
If you're moving a larger household from San Bernardino, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Austin, Texas.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,387 and $2,769.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Bernardino to Austin:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,175 - $2,081
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,387 - $2,769
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,607
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Bernardino, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $861.
- More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $92 - $185 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 San Bernardino to Austin?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: San Bernardino, CA vs Austin, TX
Day-to-day costs in Austin are close to what you're used to in San Bernardino: cost of living index of 129 versus 119, with average rent of $1,765/mo compared to $1,950/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 45/100 and 26.13/100 in San Bernardino versus 42/100 and 59.87/100 in Austin.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Austin, TX to San Bernardino, CA guide.
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Our take
A move from San Bernardino, CA, to Austin, TX, 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 $1,156 - $9,307 on the 1,324-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,294 - $4,508, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $770 - $2,135. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,675 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock 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.
FAQs: Moving from San Bernardino, CA, to Austin, TX
How walkable is Austin?
Austin has a walkability score of 42 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 54, compared to 45 and 44 in San Bernardino. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
Is Austin a safe place to live?
Austin has a safety index of 59.87 out of 100 and a crime index of 42.91, compared to 26.13 and 73.87 in San Bernardino. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What is the best time of year to move from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. Texas also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
How long does a move from San Bernardino, CA to Austin, TX take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 3 to 8 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What percentage of San Bernardino movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 33% of movers in San Bernardino handle piano moves, and 22% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 40% and 26% nationally.