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Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,376-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,242 - $9,243. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $446 - $2,976. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and Austin. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,242 - $5,049
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,078 - $7,008
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,263 - $9,243

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 Los Angeles to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Austin?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,348 and $4,577. 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 Los Angeles costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,348 - $2,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,656
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,458 - $4,577

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $112 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $223 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 $1,042 in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Austin, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Los Angeles, California, to Austin, Texas, range from $888 - $2,566 for the 1,376-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $651 - $745
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $888 - $1,665
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $912 - $2,042
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,566

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $651 - $745 for the 1,376-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,042.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,376-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $223 per night, adding $446 - $670 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $74 and $446.

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

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, 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 Austin, Texas.

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 $1,490 and $2,751.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,250 - $2,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,490 - $2,751
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,044 - $3,893

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 $112 - $223 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,042.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles 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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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.