($1,249+) Spokane, WA to Austin, TX Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Spokane, Washington, to Austin, Texas, costs between $2,852 and $13,285. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,010-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $340 - $2,268, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Spokane and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Spokane tend to start around $400 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,852 - $6,272
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,935 - $8,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,674 - $13,285

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 Spokane to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Spokane, WA to Austin, TX

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Spokane, WA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Spokane, Washington, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,671 and $6,061. 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 Spokane typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,671 - $3,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,096 - $4,536
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,080 - $6,061

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 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 $794 in Spokane, 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 Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Austin, TX

Plan on $1,249 - $3,545 for a rental moving truck on the 2,010-mile route from Spokane, Washington, to Austin, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $725 - $829
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Spokane daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,545

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Spokane, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $794.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $725 - $829 for the 2,010-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 $68 and $369, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night for hotel stops on the 2,010-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $340 - $510.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Spokane, Washington, to Austin, Texas. 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 $1,021 and $3,665.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,519 - $2,856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,765 - $3,665
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,322 - $4,992

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 $85 - $170 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Spokane, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $794.

What are the best freight companies from Spokane to Austin?

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. System Transport, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): System Transport, Inc. 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: Spokane, 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 Spokane 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.