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Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Augusta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas, costs between $2,124 and $8,079. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,095-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $299 - $1,992, 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 Augusta and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Augusta tend to start around $365 plus $95/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 Augusta to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,124 - $4,976
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,561 - $6,529
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,212 - $8,079

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 Augusta to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,172 and $4,137. 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 Augusta typically runs around $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,172 - $2,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $3,198
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,081 - $4,137

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Augusta, GA and Austin, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $697 in Augusta, GA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $149 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Austin, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,095-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas, costs between $679 and $1,943, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $347 - $397
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $679 - $1,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $726 - $1,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $902 - $1,943

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $347 and $397 for the 1,095-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $697 for 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, 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 $896 and $2,583.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,088 - $1,949
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,583
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,581 - $3,083

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Augusta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $697.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $149 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 Augusta 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. Marko Petroleum (4.16/5 stars): Marko Petroleum 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: Augusta, GA 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 Augusta 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.