($1,217+) Portland, ME to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Austin, TX

For the 2,061-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Austin, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,715 and $13,067. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $356 - $2,376 (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 Portland generally start around $382 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,715 - $5,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,709 - $8,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,242 - $13,067

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 Portland to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, ME to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,666 and $5,760. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,666 - $3,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,071 - $4,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,724 - $5,760

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $89 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $178 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $832 in Portland, ME. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, ME to Austin, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 2,061-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Austin, Texas, costs between $1,206 and $3,425, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $779 - $890
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,305 - $2,661
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,631 - $3,425

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $832.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $779 - $890 for the 2,061-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 $71 and $386, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 per night for hotel stops on the 2,061-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $356 - $535.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Maine, to Austin, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,657 and $3,447.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,412 - $2,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,657 - $3,447
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,201 - $4,887

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Maine, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $832.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 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 Portland to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Portland, ME 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 Portland 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.