Oakland, CA → Austin, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,756 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,990–$10,400, delivery in 5–10 days, 832 carriers on the Oakland side and 868 in Austin.
Austin sits about 1,756 miles east of Oakland, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,990 to $10,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Oakland side there are 832 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (258 of them authorized for interstate work), and 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.
Oakland has a population of about 440,838 and Austin about 1 million. Oakland is considerably denser (7,883 people per square mile versus 3,007), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,800 | $3,410 | $4,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,990 | $8,520 | $10,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,180 | $13,630 | $16,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,370 | $18,750 | $22,870 |
$2,400–$3,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,590–$3,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,990–$10,400
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oakland, CA → Austin, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,160 for a studio, $4,190 to $6,240 for a one-bedroom, $6,990 to $10,400 for a two-bedroom, $11,180 to $16,630 for a three-bedroom and $15,370 to $22,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,756 road miles (1,488 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,400 to $3,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,800. 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.
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 Oakland–Austin corridor.