Moving from San Francisco to Austin: 2026 Cost & Time
1,754 mi · interstate
Typical cost, 2-bedroom home
$3,575–$5,300
Distance
1,754 mi
Drive time
~26 hrs
Typical transit
4–8 days
Off-peak baseline from our published rate model · how we calculate
Bay Area to Austin is a marquee tech-migration route with reliable weekly carrier volume. At 1,750+ miles you're in a low per-mile tier, so the biggest levers on your quote are inventory size and whether you add full packing, not the distance.
Cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,675 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,350 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,575 | $4,350 | $5,300 |
| 3 Bedroom | $5,225 | $6,375 | $7,775 |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,000 | $8,550 | $10,425 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $8,500 | $10,375 | $12,650 |
What affects your San Francisco → Austin cost
- At 1,754+ miles you're in the lowest per-mile tier, where each added mile costs less, so home size and packing move your number more than the distance does.
- Flexibility on your pickup or delivery window gives carriers room to consolidate your load, which usually trims the price.
- Your exact inventory is what shifts a range into a firm quote, which is why we show a range and the mover confirms it after a walkthrough.
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San Francisco to Austin moving FAQ
A 2-bedroom move from San Francisco to Austin typically costs $3,575–$5,300 off-peak. Smaller homes (studio/1BR) run less; a 4–5 bedroom home can run $8,500–$12,650.
The route is about 1,754 miles (~26 hours of driving). Carriers typically deliver in 4–8 days depending on consolidation and season.
October through April, mid-month, on a weekday. Peak season (May–September) adds about 15%, and the last five days of any month add roughly 8%.
Yes, this is an interstate move (CA to TX), so any mover you hire must hold active USDOT and FMCSA operating authority. We only refer licensed, insured carriers.
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