($1,124+) Newark, NJ to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Austin, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,734-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,251 - $9,434. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $398 - $2,652. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Newark and Austin. Local movers in Newark typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,251 - $5,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,927 - $6,787
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,392 - $9,434

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 Newark to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark 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 Newark to Austin?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,470 and $5,261. 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 Newark typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,470 - $2,918
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,756 - $5,261

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Newark, NJ 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 $928 in Newark, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $99 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $199 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 Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,734 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Austin, Texas, running $1,081 - $3,055. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $732 - $836
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,081 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,350
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,503 - $3,055

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 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 $86 and $431 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $732 - $836 in fuel for the 1,734-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $928 in Newark, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Austin, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,615 and $3,332.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,336 - $2,521
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,615 - $3,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,384

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $928.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $199 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Newark 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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: Newark, NJ vs Austin, TX

Good news for your budget: Austin isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Newark. Cost of living index runs 129 there against 135 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 76/100 and 24.76/100 here versus 42/100 and 59.87/100 there.