The roughly 183-mile move from Houston, TX to Austin, TX typically costs $3,075–$3,700 for a 2-bedroom home. Use the calculator to price your own move and get matched with a licensed, insured carrier.
Get your free Houston→Austin estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 183 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Houston→Austin cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,625 – $1,950 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,075 – $3,700 |
| 3-bedroom | $4,300 – $5,150 |
| 4-bedroom | $6,250 – $7,500 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Houston to Austin.
Typical time your belongings are on the road.
Long-distance carriers price on how much you move and how far it travels.
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A typical 2-bedroom move from Houston to Austin runs $3,075–$3,700, based on the roughly 183 miles between them. Smaller studios start lower and larger 4-bedroom homes cost more, and your final price depends on how much you move plus services like packing.
The move takes about 1–2 days in transit by truck. Long-distance carriers give a delivery window rather than a fixed day, so build a little flexibility into your plans.
Rates are lowest in the fall-through-spring off-season and highest in summer and at month-ends. A mid-week, mid-month date on this route usually books cheaper and with more carrier choice.
For a long-distance move like Houston to Austin, a full-service carrier prices by weight and mileage and handles the drive; a DIY truck rental can be cheaper for a light load but means doing the driving and loading yourself. Use the calculator to compare against your quotes.
More moves from Houston:
Houston to New York City • Houston to Los Angeles • Houston to Chicago • Houston to Phoenix • Houston to Philadelphia • Houston to San Antonio
Moving to Austin from elsewhere:
San Diego to Austin • Dallas to Austin • Jacksonville to Austin • Columbus to Austin • Charlotte to Austin • Indianapolis to Austin
See full cost guides for moving to Austin and moving to Houston.
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