Moving from Austin, TX to El Paso, TX
About 615 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 Austin, TX to El Paso, TX covers about 615 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $2,768 – $3,690 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 819 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 615 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 $2,768 – $3,690 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Austin to El Paso
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,076 – $2,768 | $1,494 – $1,993 | $996 – $1,328 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,491 – $3,321 | $1,793 – $2,391 | $1,196 – $1,594 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,768 – $3,690 | $1,993 – $2,657 | $1,328 – $1,771 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,183 – $4,244 | $2,291 – $3,055 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,598 – $4,797 | $2,590 – $3,454 | $1,727 – $2,303 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,151 – $5,535 | $2,989 – $3,985 | $1,993 – $2,657 |
Transport only, for an estimated 615 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, Austin to El Paso
615 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,075. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,768 to $3,690, 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 Austin to El Paso
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 819 people a year (±560) moved from Travis County, TX, home to Austin, to El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso. Going the other way: about 807 people a year (±225). Movers from Travis County make up 2.4% of the 34,794 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 16,454 ±1,845 |
| Hays County, TX | 5,639 ±1,063 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,974 ±791 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,130 ±757 |
| Bastrop County, TX | 2,447 ±809 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 1,824 ±529 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,599 ±476 |
| Dallas County, TX | 1,466 ±523 |
| Ector County, TX | 1,100 ±376 |
| Travis County, TX | 819 ±560 |
Licensed movers at each end
323 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Austin. 30 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.2% of their 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MovingUSDOT 3538096 | Austin · 9 mi | 185 trucks | 37 | 23.5% of 17 |
| Einstein Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2193963 | Austin · 9 mi | 80 trucks | 0 | — |
| A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1983522 | Round Rock · 20 mi | 30 trucks | 0 | — |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageUSDOT 3756197 | Taylor · 30 mi | 18 trucks | 56 | 31.3% of 32 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Austin LLCUSDOT 902281 | Pflugerville · 15 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Unicorn Moving and StorageUSDOT 3592100 | Austin · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the El Paso end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of El Paso: Summit Moving & Storage (El Paso, 20 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving and Storage El Paso LLC (El Paso, 11 trucks), Daniel's Moving & Storage Inc (El Paso, 11 trucks), Super Good Movers LLC (El Paso, 8 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 615-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 Austin to El Paso
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 615 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in El Paso
A local move inside El Paso 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 El Paso are Las Cruces (about 49 mi), Albuquerque (about 268 mi), Tucson (about 309 mi).
Other routes from Austin
All routes from Austin, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to San Antonio, TX | ~86 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Austin to Houston, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Austin to Dallas, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Austin to Fort Worth, TX | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Austin to Arlington, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Austin to Corpus Christi, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Austin to McKinney, TX | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Austin to Laredo, TX | ~251 mi | $1,130 – $1,506 |
Also moving to El Paso: from Las Cruces, NM, from Albuquerque, NM, from Tucson, AZ, from Lubbock, TX.
Austin to El Paso moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Austin to El Paso?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 615 miles cost about $2,076 – $2,768 for a studio, $2,768 – $3,690 for a two-bedroom home and $3,183 – $4,244 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Austin to El Paso take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Austin to El Paso?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,328 – $1,771 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,768 – $3,690 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,993 – $2,657.
Is Austin to El Paso 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 Austin to El Paso each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 819 people a year (margin of error ±560) moved from Travis County, which contains Austin, to El Paso County, which contains El Paso.
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.