($1,115+) Providence, RI to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Providence, RI to Austin, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,932-mile relocation from Providence, Rhode Island, to Austin, Texas, cost between $2,421 and $10,007. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $351 - $2,340, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Providence typically charge a base rate around $348 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,421 - $5,250
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,350 - $6,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,869 - $10,007

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 Providence to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Providence, RI to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence, RI to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Providence, Rhode Island, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,702 and $6,034. 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 Providence typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,702 - $3,011
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,075 - $4,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,870 - $6,034

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $88 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $176 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 $819 in Providence, RI. 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 Providence 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 Providence, RI to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,932 miles from Providence, Rhode Island, to Austin, Texas, running $1,209 - $3,329. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $719 - $822
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Providence daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,375
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,683 - $3,329

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $176 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 $76 and $380 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $719 - $822 in fuel for the 1,932-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $819 in Providence, Rhode Island, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Providence 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 Providence, RI to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Providence, Rhode Island, 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 $1,053 and $3,410.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,473 - $2,850
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,410
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,387 - $4,453

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 $88 - $176 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Providence, Rhode Island, for about five hours typically runs $819.

What are the best freight companies from Providence 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. Blue Sun Super Service (4.76/5 stars): Blue Sun Super Service 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: Providence, RI 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 Providence 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.