($759+) Austin, TX to Columbia, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Columbia, SC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,164-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, with costs ranging from $2,121 - $8,484. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,244. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Columbia. 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 Columbia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,121 - $5,014
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,735 - $6,007
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,693 - $8,484

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 Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbia, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the South Carolina Trucking Association, the group most South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,180 and $4,360. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,180 - $2,299
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,077 - $4,360

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 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 $785 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 Columbia, SC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Columbia?

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 Columbia, SC

Plan on $759 - $2,093 for a rental moving truck on the 1,164-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $416 - $475
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Columbia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $759 - $1,346
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $764 - $1,701
• 4+ bedrooms: $980 - $2,093

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 $785.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $416 - $475 for the 1,164-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 $67 and $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,164-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $505.

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

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 Columbia, SC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina. 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 $1,010 and $2,511.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $2,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,266 - $2,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,662 - $3,321

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 $84 - $168 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 $785.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Columbia?

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.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Columbia, SC

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

A move from Austin, TX, to Columbia, SC, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,121 - $8,484 on the 1,164-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,180 - $4,360, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $759 - $2,093. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,735 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Pure Fishing and LexiCode.