Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas
Moving from Los Angeles to Austin
Reviewers on this lane paid a median $4,903. It is 1,379 miles, about 24 hours of driving. 77,161 people made the California to Texas move in 2024.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Drive
1,379 mi
about 24 hours at the wheel
Reviewers paid
$4,903
median, 7 priced reviews, this lane
Moved last year
77,161
California to Texas, 2024
Cost of living
-12.3%
Texas vs California, US = 100
Sources: OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route), read 1 Oct 2026; Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Los Angeles to Austin moving cost
On this lane, reviewers reported a median of $4,903 across 7 priced reviews. The middle half paid $2,400 to $6,700. Those prices mix home sizes; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000 to 2,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 to $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000 to $5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000 to $7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400 to $9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (chosen by the driving distance above).
We do not print container or rental-truck prices for this lane: nobody publishes them with a source. Ask for them in writing if you are comparing.
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the California to Texas run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from California to Texas. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, lane reviews | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Moving | San Diego, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1754831 | 5 | 414.0 mean, dated | $6,000 | 29 May 2023 |
| Upline Moving | San Leandro, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1881933 | 5 | 264.0 mean, dated | $3,600 | 26 Oct 2023 |
| West Coast Movers | Las Vegas, NV | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2086298 | 5 | 262.0 mean, dated | $1,464 | 21 Jul 2016 |
| State to State Logistics | Canoga Park, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3168977 | 4 | 541.0 mean, dated | $5,000 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Golden Gate Relocation LLC | Norfolk, VA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3953898 | 4 | 443.0 mean, dated | $7,800 | 15 Sept 2025 |
| Beefcake Moving & Storage | Chatsworth, CA | CarrierUSDOT 1827326 | 4 | 384.0 mean, dated | $4,800 | 18 Jul 2020 |
| Spartan Van Lines | Castro Valley, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2559630 | 4 | 213.0 mean, dated | $11,000 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Interstate Moving LLC | Wilmington, DE | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3362921 | 4 | 172.0 mean, dated | $4,800 | 26 Sept 2021 |
| Safe Ship Moving Services | Boca Raton, FL | BrokerUSDOT 3475743 | 3 | 1,2664.0 mean, dated | $5,300 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Long Distance Relocation Group Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2909444 | 3 | 2094.0 mean, dated | $2,800 | 16 Mar 2019 |
| California Relocation Systems LLC | Los Angeles, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3192271 | 3 | 1564.0 mean, dated | $3,200 | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Elite Moving & Storage | Sun Valley, CA | CarrierUSDOT 1360438 | 3 | 984.0 mean, dated | $6,350 | 4 Oct 2022 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved California to Texas
5 of 5 · 15 Oct 2026 · reported $3,600
“Roadway saved the day! My long distance move and full packing service was worth every penny! They made this process so smooth from start to finish! I would move 100 times over again as long as I was using Roadway moving! My items all made it to dallas safe and sound and I can’t wait for this next chapter!”
1 of 5 · 25 Sept 2026 · reported $7,000
“stole over $12k from me. not a moving company at all. owner not grom florida either. this company has nothing to do with moving. tried sueing them but they closed up shop and ran. cowards and crooks..”
5 of 5 · 28 Jul 2026 · reported $3,700
“Our job was pretty hard - we had just made a cross country move with two pods full of very heavy furniture and a ton of inefficiently packed heavy boxes. Juan, Jacob and Omar unloaded everything into our home in only 2 hours with zero damage to our furniture!! They even assembled all four of our…”
What went wrong on this run: of 254 reviews, 43% mention damage and 26% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Loading in Los Angeles
You pay for both clocks.
Two kinds of load. A valley 2-bed with a loading dock is a different job from a hillside house in Silver Lake or Mount Washington, where the truck stops two bends below and the crew carries. Street parking in many neighborhoods is the accessorial. Friday of a holiday weekend adds hours in traffic.
Ask for both numbers. California household movers are licensed under the Household Movers Act (BHGS). Interstate work still needs FMCSA. Ask for the Cal-T or BHGS number and the USDOT before anyone loads. Check both on the license lookup. Do not hand over a large cash deposit to a crew that only has a van and a verbal number.
HOAs and shuttle trucks. HOAs in newer buildings want a COI and a weekday window. A truck that cannot climb or turn on a Silver Lake street gets swapped for a shuttle. You pay for both clocks. See the deposit guide before a large cash deposit leaves your account.
What is the drive like?
The price is by weight and miles.
Not a one-day drive. This lane is 1,379 miles, about 24 hours at the wheel, so the truck is out for several days. Delivery sits inside a window written on the order for service. The job is priced by weight and miles. A long-distance move of this length is not a same-day run across town.
Paperwork on this lane. An interstate household-goods job needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA authority. The order for service names the delivery window and should say if the truck is dedicated to you or shared with other households. The price is by weight and miles. Census counted 77,161 people moving from California to Texas in 2024, margin plus or minus 9,059.
Delivering in Austin
Austin heat cooks a packed truck.
The last turn is the job. Many 2-beds here are walk-up bungalows in Hyde Park or Travis Heights, and a 40-foot truck that cannot make the last turn turns the last 30 feet into a long carry. Apartment buildings on Rainey and in the Domain ask for a certificate of insurance and an elevator reservation. Downtown and Domain high-rises want a COI 48 to 72 hours ahead and a padded service elevator.
Heat and a closed lane. Austin heat cooks a packed truck. Crews who leave a leather sofa against an unshaded wall at 2pm will hear about it. I-35 lane closures turn a 9am load into waiting time you pay for. Summer Saturday at month-end is the expensive slot. A Tuesday in February avoids that slot.
What to have ready. Texas licenses household-goods carriers at the state level, and an interstate mover still needs FMCSA authority. Ask for both numbers before anyone takes a deposit. Reviewer-reported median price on this city pair (Los Angeles to Austin) is $4,903 across 7 priced reviews, with the middle half from $2,400 to $6,700. Have the COI, the elevator reservation, and a plan for the long carry before the truck arrives.
Leaving Los Angeles, arriving in Austin.
| Los Angeles | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 110.7 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $940,000 | $447,540 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 58 |
| Months of housing supply | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026).
When to go: in California, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Oct 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar; a mid-month weekday outside May to August is the cheaper slot. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (California homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Los Angeles to Austin
1,379 road miles, about 24 hours at the wheel (3 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $491 to $736gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $491 to $981gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $589 to $674gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $674 to $1,095gas or diesel, by brand
Fuel is only part of a DIY move: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Austin?
- The driving distance is 1,379 miles, about 24 hours at the wheel. That is several days on the road, with delivery inside a window written on the order for service.
- What licenses should the mover show before a deposit?
- Ask for the Cal-T or BHGS number, since California household movers are licensed under the Household Movers Act. Interstate work still needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA authority. Texas also licenses household-goods carriers, so ask for that number too before anyone takes a deposit.
- What median price do reviewers report on this lane?
- Reviewer-reported median price on Los Angeles to Austin is $4,903 across 7 priced reviews. The middle half sits between $2,400 and $6,700. A [moving estimate](/guides/how-to-read-a-moving-estimate) should show weight and miles, since that is how this job is priced.
- How does the cost of living compare between California and Texas?
- BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. California is 110.7 and Texas is 97.1. Those figures are statewide.
- What should be ready at delivery in Austin?
- Walk-up bungalows in Hyde Park or Travis Heights can turn the last 30 feet into a long carry when a 40-foot truck cannot make the last turn. Rainey, the Domain, and downtown high-rises want a certificate of insurance, and downtown and Domain buildings want it 48 to 72 hours ahead plus a padded service elevator. I-35 lane closures can turn a 9am load into waiting time you pay for.
Next
Keep going
- Moving to Los Angeles: costsLocal ranges and access at the loading end.
- Moving to Austin: costsLocal ranges and access at the delivery end.
- Movers in Los AngelesEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Movers in AustinEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in TexasWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costWhat reviewers across the country reported paying.
- Truck fuel for 1,379 milesRoad miles and this week's EIA gas and diesel prices at each end.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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