($582+) Austin, TX to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 796-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,699 - $8,703. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $327 - $2,180. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Montgomery. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $4,723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,395 - $5,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,097 - $8,703

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 Austin to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Montgomery?

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama 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 Austin, TX to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,151 and $3,866. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Montgomery. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,138
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,984 - $3,866

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $763 in Austin, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Montgomery?

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 Austin, TX to Montgomery, AL

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, range from $571 - $1,564 for the 796-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $276 - $316
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $571 - $1,042
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $592 - $1,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $803 - $1,564

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $382.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $276 and $316 for the 796-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $763 for 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Montgomery?

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 Austin, TX to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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 $1,195 and $2,327.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,195 - $2,327
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,603 - $2,975

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $164.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $763.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Montgomery?

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. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking 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: Austin, TX vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, side by side with Austin 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.