($897+) Austin, TX to Santa Ana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Santa Ana, CA

For the 1,379-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Santa Ana, California, full-service movers cost between $2,203 and $9,243. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $430 - $2,868 (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 Santa Ana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,203 - $5,417
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,958 - $7,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,106 - $9,243

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 Santa Ana.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Santa Ana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Ana, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Austin, TX to Santa Ana, CA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $1,362 and $5,059. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Austin typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,362 - $2,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,756 - $3,583
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,385 - $5,059

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 $1,004 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 $108 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $215 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 Santa Ana, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,379-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Santa Ana, California, costs between $915 and $2,468, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $629 - $719
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 Santa Ana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $915 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $979 - $2,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,468

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,004.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $629 - $719 for the 1,379-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $86 and $466, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $215 per night for hotel stops on the 1,379-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $430 - $645.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 $1,418 and $2,809.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,288 - $2,380
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,418 - $2,809
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,947 - $3,970

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 $1,004.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $108 - $215 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

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