($906+) Raleigh, NC to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Austin, TX

For the 1,336-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Austin, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,129 and $8,992. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $346 - $2,304 (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 Raleigh generally start around $226 plus $93 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,129 - $4,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,879 - $6,336
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,890 - $8,992

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 Raleigh to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,366 and $4,912. 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 Raleigh runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,366 - $2,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,487 - $4,912

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 $806 in Raleigh, NC. 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $173 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Austin, Texas, range from $845 - $2,320 for the 1,336-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $490 - $560
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $845 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $979 - $1,941
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,320

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $173 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $75 and $374 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $490 - $560 in fuel for the 1,336-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $806 in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Austin, TX

For larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 $1,367 and $2,928.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,892

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 $86 - $173 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $806.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh 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. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. 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: Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh 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.