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Austin, TX → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Austin to Salt Lake City

About 1,268 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

  • 1,268 miroad distance
  • 22 h 34 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,290–$7,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,268 miles (1,074 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 34 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Austin

The route from Austin, TX to Salt Lake City, UT covers roughly 1,268 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,290 to $7,870 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 34 min.

On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 531 around Salt Lake City (306 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Salt Lake City.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Salt Lake City about 218,428. Austin is considerably denser (3,007 people per square mile versus 1,811), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Utah does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Austin to Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 1,268 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,120 $2,580 $3,150
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,170 $3,870 $4,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,290 $6,450 $7,870
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,460 $10,320 $12,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,630 $14,190 $17,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,470

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,150–$3,160

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,290–$7,870

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Austin (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apple Moving LLC

USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (737) 444-7778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (866) 250-8589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aifleet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Ai Fleet INC

USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (737) 937-6883 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (781) 266-7968 Route Verify on FMCSA

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Azuma

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Azuma Leasing LLC

USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (512) 233-5019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: White Glove Storage And Delivery LLC

USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (512) 490-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 868 movers in Austin

Near Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT
28406
MC
124679
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT
240026
MC
1768668
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1122
MC
298841
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1489050
MC
560561
Based in
North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264719
MC
128761
Based in
West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2105569
MC
734376
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT
3547550
MC
1186875
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1758533
MC
643099
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,870 for a two-bedroom, $8,460 to $12,590 for a three-bedroom and $11,630 to $17,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Austin?

About 1,268 road miles (1,074 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 34 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Utah makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Austin to Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,160. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Austin–Salt Lake City corridor.