($1,086+) Austin, TX to Modesto, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Modesto, CA

For the 1,689-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Modesto, California, full-service movers cost between $2,515 and $10,080. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $371 - $2,476 (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 Austin generally start around $191 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,515 - $5,513
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,362 - $7,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,972 - $10,080

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 Modesto.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Modesto, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Modesto, 79% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Modesto, CA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Modesto, California, cost between $1,449 and $5,439. 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 Austin runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,449 - $2,728
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,950 - $4,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,660 - $5,439

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Austin, TX and Modesto, CA. 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 $867 in Austin, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $93 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $186 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 Austin to Modesto?

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 Modesto, CA

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to Modesto, California, range from $1,055 - $2,861 for the 1,689-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $665 - $760
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Modesto based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $2,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,467 - $2,861

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $186 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Austin, Texas, usually costs about $867 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,689-mile drive falls between $665 and $760, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $62 and $371 to your total.

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

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 Modesto, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to Modesto, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,591 and $3,182.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,481
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,591 - $3,182
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,084 - $4,136

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Austin, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $867.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $93 - $186 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Modesto?

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. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking 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: Austin, TX vs Modesto, CA

Day-to-day costs in Modesto are close to what you're used to in Austin: cost of living index of 116 versus 129, with average rent of $1,800/mo compared to $1,765/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 42/100 and 59.87/100 in Austin versus 48/100 and 34.24/100 in Modesto.