($877+) Austin, TX to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Baltimore, MD

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $2,300 and $9,426. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,557-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $344 - $2,292, 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 Baltimore. 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,300 - $5,091
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,059 - $6,979
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,089 - $9,426

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Baltimore, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

Maryland Motor Truck Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Maryland, 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 Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,384 and $4,711. 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,652
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,483 - $4,711

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 $802 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $172 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 Baltimore, MD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 1,557-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $877 and $2,498, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $568 - $649
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $989 - $2,086
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,221 - $2,498

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $568 - $649 for the 1,557-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 $802.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,557-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $172 per night, adding $344 - $516 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $57 and $344.

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

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 Baltimore, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Baltimore, Maryland. 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 $1,031 and $2,819.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,457
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,387 - $2,819
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,967 - $3,808

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $86 - $172 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Austin, Texas, typically costs $802.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Baltimore?

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.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Baltimore, MD

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

Our take

For a move from Austin, TX, to Baltimore, MD, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,300 for a studio to $9,426 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,557-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,384 - $4,711. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $877 - $2,498, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,059 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Social Security Administration and Laureate International Universities.