($1,049+) Austin, TX to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,732-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $2,489 - $10,982. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $394 - $2,628. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Newark. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,489 - $5,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,275 - $7,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,090 - $10,982

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 Newark.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,485 and $5,589. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,959 - $4,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,838 - $5,589

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $99 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $197 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Newark, NJ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $920 in Austin, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Newark?

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 Newark, NJ

A rental truck for this 1,732-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $1,102 and $2,935. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $724 - $828
• Daily insurance: $39/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 Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,102 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,180 - $2,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,935

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $197 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $85 and $427 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $724 - $828 in fuel for the 1,732-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $920 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Newark, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Austin, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Newark, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,551 and $3,136.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,350 - $2,705
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,551 - $3,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,384

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $920.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $197 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Newark, NJ

Good news for your budget: Newark isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Austin. Cost of living index runs 135 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 76/100 and 24.76/100 there.