($1,147+) Seattle, WA to Austin, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,118-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Austin, Texas, cost between $2,847 and $12,188. 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 $439 - $2,928, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,847 - $6,382
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,738 - $8,221
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,302 - $12,188

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 Seattle to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Austin, TX

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, 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 Seattle, WA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,589 and $5,909. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,589 - $3,149
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,907 - $5,909

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $110 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $220 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, TX, 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 $1,025 in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle to Austin?

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 Seattle, WA to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 2,118-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Austin, Texas, costs between $1,147 and $3,397. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $987 - $1,128
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,147 - $2,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,566 - $3,397

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $110 and $512.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $220.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $987 and $1,128 for the 2,118-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,025 for 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Seattle, WA to Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Seattle, Washington, 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 Austin, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,747 and $3,533.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,533 - $2,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,533
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,442 - $4,869

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,025.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $110 - $220 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 Seattle to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Austin, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Austin, side by side with Seattle 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 Seattle, WA, to Austin, TX, 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 $2,847 - $12,188 on the 2,118-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,589 - $5,909, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,147 - $3,397. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,738 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Austin tend to point to delicious barbecue and phenomenal live music, though hot summers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Keller Williams Realty and Whole Foods Market.