($1,099+) Austin, TX to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to San Jose, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to San Jose, California, costs between $2,406 and $10,898. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,718-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $509 - $3,396, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Austin and San Jose. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,406 - $5,417
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,450 - $7,618
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,090 - $10,898

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 San Jose.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to San Jose, CA

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

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 San Jose, CA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to San Jose, California, cost between $1,612 and $5,216. 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 San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,612 - $2,779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,964 - $3,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,627 - $5,216

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $1,189 in Austin, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $127 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $255 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your San Jose, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Austin to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to San Jose, California, range from $1,078 - $2,839 for the 1,718-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $928 - $1,061
• Daily insurance: $51/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $34
• 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 San Jose based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,991
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,466
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,456 - $2,839

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $255 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 $1,189 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,718-mile drive falls between $928 and $1,061, 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 $85 and $509 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to San Jose, 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 $1,524 and $3,208.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,438 - $2,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $3,208
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,259

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 $127 and $255.
• 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 $1,189.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Jose, 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.