Moving from Los Angeles to Austin: Cost, Time & What to Know
1,490
road miles
4–9 days
delivery window
$2,500–$4,200
typical 2-bedroom
About 1,490 miles separate Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX by road. For a move this length, expect 4–9 days between pickup and delivery, and a typical 2-bedroom cost of $2,500–$4,200 with a full-service interstate carrier. Below: costs by home size, how the corridor works, and what changes the price.
Both directions price similarly — the tables below apply whether you're leaving Los Angeles or leaving Austin. What moves the number most is weight (home size), pickup timing, and building access at both ends.
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Los Angeles to Austin Moving Costs by Home Size
| Home size | Estimated cost (1,490 mi) |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,700–$2,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,500–$4,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,550–$5,950 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,650–$7,800 |
Estimates for planning, not quotes — weight, dates, and access set the final price.
Leaving Los Angeles
Western moves cover the longest corridors in the lower 48 — routes regularly exceed 1,000 miles, so per-mile pricing and consolidated (shared-truck) options matter more here than anywhere else. Mountain passes can affect winter delivery windows.
Arriving in Austin
Summer is peak season across the South — heat and demand both spike from May through September, and the best crews are booked out 4–6 weeks. Moving in fall or winter routinely saves 10–20%, and morning load-outs beat the afternoon heat.
When to Move
October through April is off-peak on this corridor — rates run 10–25% below summer, and pickup windows are easier to secure. If you must move May–September, book 6–8 weeks ahead and target mid-week, mid-month dates.
Austin to Los Angeles
Moving the other way? The Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA direction uses the same corridor and the same pricing model — the estimates on this page apply to both. Demand differs by season, though: ask carriers about backhaul availability, which can price the quieter direction favorably.
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+1 866 773 1743Los Angeles to Austin — FAQs
What's the cheapest way to handle a Los Angeles–Austin move?
For small loads, consolidated shipping (your goods share a trailer heading the same way) cuts costs meaningfully in exchange for a wider delivery window. Moving off-season (October–April), flexible pickup dates, and shedding weight before packing all lower the number further.
How do I pick a mover for this route?
Get at least three binding estimates from carriers that actually run the CA–TX corridor, and verify each company's USDOT number at fmcsa.dot.gov before signing. Call (866) 773-1743 and a specialist will match you with FMCSA-registered movers on this route.
How long does a move from Los Angeles to Austin take?
Plan on 4–9 days between pickup and delivery. Interstate carriers quote delivery as a window, not a single day; a guaranteed delivery date is usually available for a premium if you have a hard start date.
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Austin?
For the 1,490-mile run: a studio or 1-bedroom typically costs $1,700–$2,800, a 2-bedroom $2,500–$4,200, and a 3-bedroom $3,550–$5,950. Larger homes scale up from there. These are planning estimates — a phone quote against your actual inventory pins down the real number.
Does it cost the same to move from Austin to Los Angeles?
The base math is identical — same mileage, same weight-driven pricing. Seasonal demand can tilt one direction: carriers with empty trucks returning along the corridor sometimes price that leg more aggressively, so it's worth asking about backhaul rates.