($1,036+) San Jose, CA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Jose, CA to Austin, TX

For the 1,715-mile move from San Jose, California, to Austin, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,246 and $11,004. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $571 - $3,804 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in San Jose generally start around $316 plus $119 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,246 - $5,309
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,155 - $6,959
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,792 - $11,004

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 Jose to Austin.

Specialty moving services from San Jose, CA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,536 and $5,596. 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 San Jose runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,536 - $2,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,063 - $4,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,762 - $5,596

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 $1,331 in San Jose, 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 $143 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $285 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 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 1,715-mile move from San Jose, California, to Austin, Texas, costs between $1,078 and $2,957. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,038 - $1,186
• Daily insurance: $57/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $38
• San Jose daily rental rate: $19 - $49
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,991
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,155 - $2,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,427 - $2,957

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in San Jose, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,331.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,038 - $1,186 for the 1,715-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 $114 and $618, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $285 per night for hotel stops on the 1,715-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $571 - $856.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Jose, California, to Austin, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,712 and $3,143.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,684
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,346

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $143 - $285 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in San Jose, California, typically costs $1,331.

What are the best freight companies from San Jose 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: San Jose, 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 San Jose 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.