Phoenix, Arizona to Austin, Texas
Moving from Phoenix to Austin
Reviewers on this Arizona to Texas run paid a median $4,093. 13,503 people made the Arizona to Texas move in 2024.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,093
median, 36 priced reviews, AZ to TX
Moved last year
13,503
Arizona to Texas, 2024
Cost of living
-3.6%
Texas vs Arizona, US = 100
Sources: 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
Phoenix to Austin moving cost
On moves from Arizona to Texas, reviewers reported a median of $4,093 across 36 priced reviews. The middle half paid $2,500 to $8,300. Those prices mix home sizes; the table below is by size.
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 Arizona to Texas run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Arizona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Long Distance Moving and Storage | Oakland Park, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3536513 | 3 | 1733.0 mean, dated | $4,100 | 3 Jan 2022 |
| Oasis Moving and Storage | Las Vegas, NV | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1192529 | 2 | 1261.0 mean, dated | $6,000 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| USA Logistics Moving | Sun Valley, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1650518 | 2 | 1041.0 mean, dated | $10,000 | 4 Nov 2022 |
| En-Route Relocation LLC | Deerfield Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3584839 | 2 | 974.0 mean, dated | $3,650 | 26 Aug 2022 |
| American Home Movers | Las Vegas, NV | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2121587 | 2 | 332.0 mean, dated | $3,600 | 13 Mar 2015 |
| 500 Move | Glendale, AZ | CarrierUSDOT 1078585 | 2 | 322.0 mean, dated | $60,000 | 13 Mar 2024 |
| First Choice Moving and Storage | Phoenix, AZ | CarrierUSDOT 1078585 | 2 | 262.0 mean, dated | $1,500 | 12 Aug 2013 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Arizona to Texas
5 of 5 · 27 Mar 2026 · reported $4,030
“If you are moving from the mainland to the island, then this is the right moving company that knows how to do the job. They were quite good at their job, and their expertise helped us move our stuff from the mainland to the island.”
5 of 5 · 15 Jun 2025 · reported $3,337
“Super thankful for the communication the clarity and the super fast movers that came to load our stuff. Alex and Steve helped us, disassembled our stuff and packed it in moving blankets and lots of Saran Wrap and protection. They were clear and transparent on what was on the truck and the…”
5 of 5 · 3 Jul 2024 · reported $5,333
“Very experienced and cooperative movers, moving can be hectic, but the team at Star Van Lines Company made it quite easy. They were super-fast, helping even with some last-minute changes. We had a good time with these movers. They did all the tasks of moving. I am more than happy to have them for my house move!”
What went wrong on this run: of 36 reviews, 39% mention damage and 6% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Leaving Phoenix, arriving in Austin.
| Phoenix | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 100.7 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $469,000 | $447,540 |
| Median days on market | 61 | 58 |
| Months of housing supply | 3.5 | 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 Arizona, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Apr 2026 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 (Arizona homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Phoenix to Austin
The drive. 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 truck380 to 450 cu ft. The smallest box truck. No ramp at any brand.
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truck658 to 800 cu ft. The most rented size and the smallest with a ramp.
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truck1,016 to 1,200 cu ft. U-Haul and Penske only; Budget skips from 16 to 26 ft.
- 4 bedroom26 ft truck1,682 to 1,700 cu ft. The largest you can drive on a regular licence.
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Arizona to Texas paid a median $4,093 (36 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, 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).
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- Moving to Phoenix: costsLocal ranges and access at the loading end.
- Moving to Austin: costsLocal ranges and access at the delivery end.
- Movers in PhoenixEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Movers in AustinEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Moving in ArizonaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in TexasWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Local moversHourly crews, minimums, and travel time.
- What movers costWhat reviewers across the country reported paying.
- 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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