Moving from California to Austin, Texas
From a Bay Area condo or an Orange County ranch house to South Congress, Round Rock or the Hill Country: one licensed crew, one truck and delivery typically 5 to 11 business days after pickup.
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What Is Pulling Californians to Central Texas
Austin draws a particular kind of Californian: people who still want a creative, tech-heavy city but are done paying Bay Area or Los Angeles prices. Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Google and Meta have all grown their Austin footprints, so plenty of our customers are transferring with the same employer rather than starting over.
- Texas has no state personal income tax
- Housing that costs a fraction of comparable Bay Area or LA homes
- A deep tech job market in North Austin, the Domain and the eastern suburbs
- Live music, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake and the Hill Country on the weekend
- Strong job growth and a business-friendly climate
Typical Costs for a California to Austin Move
Ranges from our current Austin pricing. Your binding estimate replaces them with one exact number.
Off-peak dates in January, February, October and November can save up to 35% compared with summer.
The months matter more than people expect. Summer in Austin regularly tops 100 degrees, and it is also peak demand for long-distance trucks. Fall and late winter give you cooler unloading days and lower rates. See our month-by-month guide to the cheapest time to move before you lock a date.
Common Pickups and Where They Land
Los Angeles → Austin
City homes and apartments heading east on I-10 through Phoenix and El Paso.
Bay Area → Austin
Tech transfers from San Francisco, Oakland and the Peninsula.
San Diego → Round Rock
Families moving north of the city for newer homes and larger lots.
Orange County → Cedar Park
Suburb-to-suburb moves into the northwest corridor along US-183.
Sacramento → Pflugerville
Valley households choosing quieter northeast neighborhoods near SH-130.
Silicon Valley → Leander
Engineers trading long commutes for new construction at the edge of the metro.
Austin Delivery Details We Plan For
Check HOA and building rules
Many Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander subdivisions limit truck hours or street parking. Downtown and Rainey Street towers need elevator reservations and certificates of insurance.
Avoid the I-35 squeeze
I-35 through central Austin is one of the slowest stretches in Texas. We schedule central deliveries early in the day and route suburban drops around it when we can.
Beat the heat
From June through September we favor morning unloads. Candles, vinyl, electronics and anything with wax or adhesive should not sit in a hot truck all afternoon.
Place and reassemble
Furniture goes room by room, beds and tables are put back together, and we check the inventory with you before the crew leaves.
A Carrier You Can Check Before You Book
Abwini Transportation Services is an FMCSA-licensed interstate household goods carrier, USDOT 3895239 and MC 1433308, and holds Certified Mover Association Level 3 certification. We are a direct carrier, so the company that quotes your move is the company that loads and delivers it. Released Value Protection is included, and Full Value Protection is available.
Weighing Austin against other Texas cities? Our California to Texas moving page covers the whole state, and best Texas cities for Californians compares Austin with Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
How much does it cost to move from California to Austin?
A 2–3 bedroom house typically runs $4,200 to $9,800. Studios and one-bedrooms usually fall between $3,200 and $5,800, and larger homes start around $8,500. A binding estimate gives you the exact price.
How long does delivery to Austin take?
Plan on 5 to 11 business days from pickup, depending on your California starting city and the exact Austin-area address.
Can you move my car to Austin too?
Yes. Open and enclosed auto transport can be scheduled with your household move.
What is the best time of year to move to Austin?
January, February, October and November usually have the lowest rates and far milder unloading weather than an Austin summer.
Do you deliver to the suburbs?
Yes. We deliver across the metro, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown, Kyle, Buda and the Hill Country towns west of the city.
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