($1,075+) Austin, TX to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Providence, RI

For the 1,923-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Providence, Rhode Island, full-service movers cost between $2,375 and $10,396. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $363 - $2,420 (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 Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,375 - $5,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,312 - $7,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,331 - $10,396

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 Providence.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Providence, RI

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,552 and $5,325. 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 Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,552 - $3,028
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,967 - $3,913
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,636 - $5,325

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $91 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $182 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $847 in Austin, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Providence, RI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Providence?

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 Providence, RI

Plan on $1,108 - $3,016 for a rental moving truck on the 1,923-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Providence, Rhode Island. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $740 - $846
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,108 - $2,241
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,641
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,483 - $3,016

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $182 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 $847 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,923-mile drive falls between $740 and $846, 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 $61 and $363 to your total.

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

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 Providence, RI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to Providence, Rhode Island, 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 $1,557 and $3,295.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,326 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,557 - $3,295
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,153 - $4,217

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 $847.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 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 Providence?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Tex-Con Oil Company (4.2/5 stars): Tex-Con Oil Company is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Providence, RI

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