($1,237+) Austin, TX to Spokane, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Spokane, WA

Full-service movers for the 2,001-mile relocation from Austin, Texas, to Spokane, Washington, cost between $2,631 and $10,975. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $356 - $2,372, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Austin typically charge a base rate around $191 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,631 - $5,285
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,526 - $8,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,940 - $10,975

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 Spokane.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Spokane, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Spokane, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Spokane, WA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Spokane, Washington, cost between $1,604 and $5,881. 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 Spokane:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,604 - $3,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,670
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,902 - $5,881

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $178 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 $830 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 Spokane, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Spokane?

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 Spokane, WA

Plan on $1,225 - $3,510 for a rental moving truck on the 2,001-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Spokane, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $755 - $863
• 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 Spokane based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,510

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 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 $830 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,001-mile drive falls between $755 and $863, 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 $59 and $356 to your total.

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

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 Spokane, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Spokane, Washington. 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 $1,067 and $3,522.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,564 - $2,828
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,393 - $4,608

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $89 - $178 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $830.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Spokane?

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 Spokane, WA

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