Seattle, Washington to Austin, Texas
Moving from Seattle to Austin
Reviewers on this Washington to Texas run paid a median $5,951. 15,937 people made the Washington to Texas move in 2024.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$5,951
median, 45 priced reviews, WA to TX
Moved last year
15,937
Washington to Texas, 2024
Cost of living
-9.3%
Texas vs Washington, 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
Seattle to Austin moving cost
On moves from Washington to Texas, reviewers reported a median of $5,951 across 45 priced reviews. The middle half paid $3,456 to $9,500. 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 Washington to Texas run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Relocation | Portland, OR | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1383516 | 3 | 661.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Los Angeles Transfer and Storage | Van Nuys, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1159748 | 2 | 1694.0 mean, dated | $10,000 | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Lile Moving and Storage | Tualatin, OR | No FMCSA match | 2 | 172.0 mean, dated | $13,000 | 5 May 2021 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Washington to Texas
5 of 5 · 3 Nov 2026 · reported $3,347
“The decision to move into a smaller house meant careful organization and planning was needed. The movers efficiently moved the furniture and belongings that I chose to move, in accordance with my directions. They were polite, on time and listened. They were a great help in making downsizing not so stressful.”
5 of 5 · 9 Dec 2025 · reported $6,988
“We’ve used Nation Capital Movers twice now, and their service continues to exceed expectations above and beyond. The team is extremely professional, punctual, and handles every item with exceptional care. Their attention to detail and respect for valuables is unmatched. There are no hidden fees,…”
1 of 5 · 5 Aug 2025 · reported $5,700
“This company is a scam! I've been waiting for my belongings for over TWO WEEKS, sleeping on an air mattress. I just found out the truck hasn't even left yet? WTF?! Turns out the truck won't arrive until a 3 week delay. Now I may miss my cousins wedding because of them!”
What went wrong on this run: of 45 reviews, 38% mention damage and 40% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Leaving Seattle, arriving in Austin.
| Seattle | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.0 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $847,195 | $447,540 |
| Median days on market | 13 | 58 |
| Months of housing supply | 2.7 | 5.2 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on 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 Washington, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 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 (Washington homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Seattle 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 Washington to Texas paid a median $5,951 (45 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 Seattle: costsLocal ranges and access at the loading end.
- Moving to Austin: costsLocal ranges and access at the delivery end.
- Movers in SeattleEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Movers in AustinEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Moving in WashingtonWho 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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