($922+) Bakersfield, CA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,488-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $1,225 - $9,951. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $335 - $2,232 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Bakersfield and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Bakersfield movers tend to run around $420 as a base rate plus $116/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $5,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,080 - $7,221
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,607 - $9,951

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 Bakersfield to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,505 and $5,007. 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 Austin. If you go over that window, storage in Bakersfield adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $2,687
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,906 - $3,940
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,467 - $5,007

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 $781 in Bakersfield, 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 $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $167 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.

What are the best moving containers Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Bakersfield, California, to Austin, Texas, range from $912 - $2,644 for the 1,488-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $528 - $604
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Bakersfield daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $912 - $1,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $966 - $2,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,644

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $167 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Bakersfield, California, usually costs about $781 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,488-mile drive falls between $528 and $604, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $56 and $335 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA to Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Bakersfield, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,540 and $3,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,322
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,540 - $3,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,914 - $4,166

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $167 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Bakersfield, California, for about five hours typically runs $781.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield to Austin?

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.
3. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield 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.