($1,137+) Austin, TX to Sacramento, CA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,762-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Sacramento, California, with prices running from $2,330 - $10,635. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $385 - $2,564 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Sacramento are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Austin movers tend to run around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,330 - $5,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,333 - $7,469
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,149 - $10,635

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 Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,574 and $5,527. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,574 - $3,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,913 - $4,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,640 - $5,527

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Austin, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $897, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $96 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $192 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Sacramento, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,762 miles from Austin, Texas, to Sacramento, California, running $1,039 - $2,942. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $719 - $821
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $2,124
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,453
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,942

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 $96 and $449.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $192.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $719 and $821 for the 1,762-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 $897 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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

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 Sacramento, California.

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 $1,562 and $3,326.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,472 - $2,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,562 - $3,326
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,178 - $4,245

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 $897.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $96 - $192 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 Sacramento?

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

Good news for your budget: Sacramento isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Austin. Cost of living index runs 127 there against 129 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 - 42/100 and 59.87/100 here versus 49/100 and 50.79/100 there.