Moving from Tucson, AZ to Austin, TX
About 924 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Tucson, AZ to Austin, TX covers about 924 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,158 – $5,544 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 588 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 924 miles between Arizona and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,158 – $5,544 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,119 – $4,158 | $2,245 – $2,994 | $1,497 – $1,996 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,742 – $4,990 | $2,694 – $3,593 | $1,796 – $2,395 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,158 – $5,544 | $2,994 – $3,992 | $1,996 – $2,661 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,782 – $6,376 | $3,443 – $4,590 | $2,295 – $3,060 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,405 – $7,207 | $3,892 – $5,189 | $2,595 – $3,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,237 – $8,316 | $4,491 – $5,988 | $2,994 – $3,992 |
Transport only, for an estimated 924 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Tucson to Austin
924 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,620. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,158 to $5,544, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Tucson to Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 588 people a year (±358) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. Going the other way: about 326 people a year (±274). Movers from Pima County make up 0.7% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 13,503 people a year (±3,464) moving from Arizona to Texas and about 10,306 people a year (±2,404) from Texas to Arizona — a net gain for Texas of about 3,197 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 4,624 ±829 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,342 ±952 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 907 ±297 |
| Clark County, NV | 896 ±464 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 10,828 ±1,757 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| Hays County, TX | 4,306 ±1,049 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,840 ±714 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tucson (54 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.6% of their 7 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Soto's Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2591333 | Tucson · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2293951 | Tucson · 0 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tucson LLCUSDOT 1050329 | Tucson · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Citizens Transfer & Storage Company IncUSDOT 118397 | Tucson · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Swanson's Moving & Delivery LLCUSDOT 2006371 | Tucson · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Austin end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Austin: Apple Moving (Austin, 185 trucks), Einstein Moving Company LLC (Austin, 80 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage Inc (Round Rock, 30 trucks), Next Stop Moving & Storage (Taylor, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Tucson to Austin
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 924 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Austin
A local move inside Austin later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Austin are San Antonio (about 86 mi), Houston (about 171 mi), Fort Worth (about 202 mi).
Other routes from Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Phoenix, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Tucson to El Paso, TX | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Tucson to Albuquerque, NM | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| Tucson to San Diego, CA | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Las Vegas, NV | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Moreno Valley, CA | ~442 mi | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| Tucson to Anaheim, CA | ~477 mi | $2,147 – $2,862 |
| Tucson to Los Angeles, CA | ~512 mi | $2,304 – $3,072 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
Tucson to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 924 miles cost about $3,119 – $4,158 for a studio, $4,158 – $5,544 for a two-bedroom home and $4,782 – $6,376 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Austin take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tucson to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,996 – $2,661 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,158 – $5,544 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,994 – $3,992.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Austin?
Yes. Tucson is in Arizona and Austin is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Tucson hold it.
How many people move from Tucson to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 588 people a year (margin of error ±358) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to Travis County, which contains Austin.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.