($1,234+) Austin, TX to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Boston, MA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,962-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Boston, Massachusetts, with prices running from $2,434 - $11,846. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $413 - $2,756 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Boston 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 Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,434 - $5,650
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,587 - $7,752
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,818 - $11,846

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 Boston.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Massachusetts Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,599 and $6,025. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Austin typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,599 - $3,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,239 - $4,425
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,831 - $6,025

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Austin, TX and Boston, MA. 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 $965 in Austin, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $103 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $207 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 Boston?

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 Boston, MA

Plan on $1,210 - $3,400 for a rental moving truck on the 1,962-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Boston, Massachusetts. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $860 - $983
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,210 - $2,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,749
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,701 - $3,400

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $860 - $983 for the 1,962-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $965.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,962-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $207 per night, adding $413 - $620 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $413.

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

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 Boston, MA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Boston, Massachusetts. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,240 and $3,610.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,610
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,336 - $4,819

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 $103 and $207.
• 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 $965.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Boston?

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 Boston, MA

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