($1,091+) Oakland, CA to Austin, TX Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Oakland, California, to Austin, Texas, costs between $1,339 and $10,129. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,747-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $508 - $3,384, 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 Oakland and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Oakland tend to start around $281 plus $147/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 Oakland to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,339 - $5,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,143 - $7,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,789 - $10,129

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 Oakland to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Oakland 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 Oakland to Austin?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,485 and $5,754. 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 Oakland runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $3,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,999 - $4,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,838 - $5,754

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 $1,184 in Oakland, 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 $127 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $254 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, CA to Austin, TX

Plan on $1,017 - $2,935 for a rental moving truck on the 1,747-mile route from Oakland, California, to Austin, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $941 - $1,075
• Daily insurance: $51/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $34
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $2,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,424
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,474 - $2,935

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $254 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 Oakland, California, usually costs about $1,184 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,747-mile drive falls between $941 and $1,075, 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 $85 and $508 to your total.

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

For larger DIY moves from Oakland, 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 $1,535 and $3,169.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,535 - $3,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,182 - $4,340

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Oakland, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,184.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $127 - $254 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 Oakland to Austin?

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. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics 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: Oakland, 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 Oakland 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.