($1,021+) Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,662-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $2,407 - $9,810. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $342 - $2,280 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Philadelphia and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Philadelphia movers tend to run around $282 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,407 - $5,440
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,989 - $7,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,512 - $9,810

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 Philadelphia to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,452 and $5,445. 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 Philadelphia typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,452 - $2,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,864
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,559 - $5,445

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $171 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 $798 in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,662 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Austin, Texas, running $990 - $2,996. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $603 - $689
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $990 - $2,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,060 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,996

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $171 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 $74 and $371 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $603 - $689 in fuel for the 1,662-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $798 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX

For larger DIY moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 $1,579 and $3,092.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,389 - $2,563
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,132 - $4,313

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $798.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $86 and $171 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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.