Moving from Amarillo, TX to Austin, TX
About 484 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Amarillo, TX to Austin, TX covers about 484 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $2,178 – $2,904 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 123 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 484 miles between Texas 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 $2,178 – $2,904 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Amarillo to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,176 – $1,568 | $784 – $1,045 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,960 – $2,614 | $1,411 – $1,882 | $941 – $1,255 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,178 – $2,904 | $1,568 – $2,091 | $1,045 – $1,394 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,505 – $3,340 | $1,803 – $2,405 | $1,202 – $1,603 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,775 | $2,039 – $2,718 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,267 – $4,356 | $2,352 – $3,136 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
Transport only, for an estimated 484 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, Amarillo to Austin
484 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,420. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,178 to $2,904, 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 Amarillo to Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 123 people a year (±79) moved from Potter County, TX, home to Amarillo, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. Going the other way: about 11 people a year (±16). Movers from Potter County make up 0.1% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Randall County, TX | 5,918 ±1,116 |
| Lubbock County, TX | 400 ±163 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 286 ±147 |
| Dallas County, TX | 229 ±125 |
| Pecos County, TX | 204 ±269 |
| 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 are based within 30 miles of Amarillo. 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.0% of their 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&W Transfer and StorageUSDOT 1818225 | Amarillo · 1 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| M & L Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 320702 | Amarillo · 1 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atlama Moving and StorageUSDOT 2069430 | Amarillo · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bomb City Movers LLCUSDOT 3729636 | Amarillo · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Budget MoversUSDOT 2101094 | Amarillo · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| McDowell House and Structural MoversUSDOT 3566191 | Amarillo · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
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
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 484-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Amarillo 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 484 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 Amarillo
All routes from Amarillo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Lubbock, TX | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Amarillo to Arlington, TX | ~373 mi | $1,679 – $2,238 |
| Amarillo to Dallas, TX | ~389 mi | $1,751 – $2,334 |
| Amarillo to Corpus Christi, TX | ~672 mi | $3,024 – $4,032 |
| Amarillo to Harrisburg, PA | ~1,635 mi | $7,358 – $9,810 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
Amarillo to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 484 miles cost about $1,634 – $2,178 for a studio, $2,178 – $2,904 for a two-bedroom home and $2,505 – $3,340 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Amarillo to Austin take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Amarillo to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,045 – $1,394 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,178 – $2,904 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,568 – $2,091.
Is Amarillo to Austin an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Amarillo to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 123 people a year (margin of error ±79) moved from Potter County, which contains Amarillo, 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.