
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING MADE EASY
Austin’s Leading Long-Distance Mover
Experience matters when hiring a long distance moving company. With over 40 years serving Texas, and 100+ years of long distance moving experience since opening our doors, Suddath® can move you to or from Austin, TX to wherever you need to go across the country. Through our trusted Austin movers and partners in the Atlas Van Lines agency pool, efficient move planning and quality resources, no corner of the country is too far or too remote.
Simplifying the moving process. From the first time you reach out for a moving estimate all the way through to when we deliver to your new home, our team is here to make the cross-country moving process as simple as possible. We want you focus on your new home, and not the stressful details of moving.
Our breadth of service means that no matter what you need, packing, storage, or specialty services, we can easily and swiftly accommodate. This means that no matter what your moving journey holds, Suddath can take care of the details.
100+ YEARS
long-distance moving experience
54,000
domestic residential moves each year
FULLY VETTED
crew and drivers
+250 HOURS
of employee training
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING SERVICES

Valued Agent of Atlas Van Lines
Working through our strong partnerships with Atlas Van Lines across the nation, Suddath can easily facilitate your cross-country move and maintain the highest standards throughout. Since no single moving company has locations in every city in the country, Suddath has cultivated a decades-long relationship with Atlas Van Lines agent network. With over 430 agent locations and 180,000 moves serviced annually, all of our partners adhere to the same high safety and quality standards Suddath is known for.
Atlas Network provides customers with access to the nation’s top-rated, award-winning drivers and fully-vetted, trained crew members. With Suddath and Atlas at the helm of your move, you can rest assured your belongings will be handled with care.
Easy Long-Distance Moving Quote
A home survey is important not only for a moving company to give you an accurate quote, but it’s the best time for you to evaluate the professionalism and expertise of the interstate moving company. No matter what company you choose, moving long distance is not cheap. You want to choose a trustworthy moving company where you can get the most value for your money.
Any experienced long-distance moving company in Austin will perform a home survey, either virtually or in-person, with an experienced representative can properly assess the scope of your long-distance move. This allows us to give you a full, binding and accurate quote, as well as ensuring everything goes smoothly on moving day. The survey is a quick, simple process, and is your opportunity to assess the expertise of the moving company.


Long-Distance Austin Move Coordinators
Suddath has been trusted to move thousands of people and families cross country in our century-long history. When you’re moving long distance, it’s critical to have a knowledgeable and experienced partner helping you through the journey. We remain a top-rated Austin moving company because we’ve proven to be that trusted partner.
One of the ways we provide stellar service is by assigning each long-distance moving customer a move coordinator. This trained and experienced team member will act as your single point of contact throughout your relocation, advising you on everything from packing to planning. They will make sure all the smaller details – like non-allowables that can’t be placed on the moving truck – are flagged for you before moving day.
Secure Storage in Austin
If your long-distance moving journey requires the storage of your items, Suddath can easily and quickly assist. Whether it be short-term, while you stage your home to sell, or long-term, where you use Suddath’s professional storage while you’re living out of state for a few years, our customizable long-distance moving storage services can easily adapt to your needs. We are able to provide secure storage options for any number of items, including specialty options for delicate items such as art, wine collections or antiques.

SPECIALIZED LONG-DISTANCE MOVING SERVICES
Motorcycle Moving
We can expertly handle transportation of your motorcycle during your cross-country move, if the journey doesn’t include taking it out on the open road.
Piano Moving
Pianos are beloved items in our home, and our long-distance piano movers are specially trained to ensure yours makes it safely and undamaged into your new home.
Custom Crating
Some unique or delicate items require custom crating to ensure they can travel safely to your new home. Suddath can expertly construct a crate to properly protect them.
Concierge Moving
Moving doesn’t have to be disruptive – Suddath can handle moving for you, with a dedicated concierge coordinating needs such as cleaning services, packing, storage and even new home landscaping.
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING RESOURCES
AUSTIN LONG-DISTANCE MOVERS FAQ
Suddath offers both in-home surveys and virtual walk-throughs to provide easy estimates for cross-country moves.
During a home survey, a Suddath representative will go with you through your home room by room to assess what needs to be moved. The walkthrough will be arranged for a time that is convenient for you. If you choose an in-home estimate, we will set an appointment with you at your home. If you prefer our virtual walkthrough, you will simply use your smartphone or tablet to give our team a video walk-through of your home.
Once the walk-through of your choice is complete, you will have two options:
• A non-binding estimate - this estimate is based on the total weight of your shipment. Keep in mind that we will not know the exact weight until moving day when all your items are loaded onto the truck.
• A binding estimate - the cost of your move is provided up front. So, if the final weight is above or below the estimate, you will only pay the rate we quoted to you.
The most important resource you have at your disposal is research. Look for these elements to ensure a moving company is reputable:
• Read third-party Google reviews for “Best Austin Moving Companies”
• Reviews from independent organizations like the Better Business Bureau (“BBB”). They can verify that the long-distance moving companies you are considering are established and accredited.
• Don’t just look at positive reviews – see if the company responds to complaints, as this shows how they handle conflict when issues do arise.
• Verify that your long-distance moving company has a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) number on the FMSCA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) official website, as this is a requirement for all commercial carrier vehicles.
• Ensure they have a thorough quote process. While “instant” quotes are good for getting an idea for your budget, any reputable mover should require a home survey to ensure a proper moving plan.
Our team has put together a list of things you may want to ask interstate movers in Austin, TX concerning the specific costs associated with a long-distance move. We have also shared a few more ways to ensure the legitimacy of a moving company, such as checking on online presence, industry recognition and more.
After moving people for over a century, and managing an average of 50,000 moves per year, Suddath knows almost everything there is to know about moving.
We’ve used that expertise to compile a detailed moving checklist that will give you a good timeline for your move, with tasks to accomplish each week leading up to moving day. This is also why we provide each customer with a move coordinator who can help answer questions and direct you in ways that make your move easier.
Understanding what you want to bring is important, but probably most important is knowing early on what you’re not bringing. Moves are priced by the weight of what is being shipped, so purging and organizing can not only be helpful, but it can save you money as well.
Knowing what can’t come with you is also helpful. By law, there are certain items that are considered “non-allowables” that we cannot safely (or legally) load onto the truck. Things like paint, chemicals, flammables and more fall under this category. For a detailed list, check out our blog here.
You will be automatically provided with a standard $0.60 per lb. valuation, free of charge. This means that if a 1 lb. item is broken or damaged, you would be compensated $0.60. We are happy to provide additional valuation coverage to every customer that wants more protection. One thing you should keep in mind is that valuation coverage is not insurance. In order to procure insurance for your interstate move, you will need to work through a licensed insurance company.
Learn more about your valuation coverage options in our blog post on the subject.
In industry lingo, a move over fifty miles is typically considered to be a long-distance one. Anything less than that would be a local move. Long-distance moves can be within the same state (intrastate like a Texas move would be for our Austin movers) or between states or even cross country. Once a move takes place between two countries, that’s an international move.
Each of the moving companies in Austin can set their own rates and design their relocation estimates however they choose. As far as Suddath, we’ll gladly share how we construct our personalized quotes for our long-distance Austin movers. We use five factors to customize each of our quotes to the specific wants and needs of our customers. So, our estimates will reflect the services required or desired and nothing else.
Here are the five factors:
Your household goods’ weight
We mention this first because it’s a significant component of a moving quote. It’s also somewhat under your control. If you reduce the weight of your possessions before getting your estimate, you can also reduce the amount of the quote. First, divide possessions into piles: things with no discerning value remaining (recycle or toss those); items you want to keep and transport to your new home; and ones you don’t want but others might. In the last category, sell, gift, or donate them. If donation centers will pick up your belongings, you can save both time and gas money.
Your move’s mileage
Although mileage isn’t a big factor in local moves (less than fifty miles in distance), it’s more of one for long-distance moves. The degree, though, depends upon whether you’re making an intrastate move around Texas or moving interstate a few states over—or to one of the coasts. Longer moves require more fuel and added labor costs and often need a larger truck.
Your move’s date
Depending upon your flexibility, you can take advantage of more cost effective options by scheduling a weekday move (Monday through Thursday) and/or during the industry’s off-season of October through April.
Your optional services
Your choices from our flexible service menus will also make a difference in the amount of your quote. They include our packing and unpacking services: full where we box it all up and partial where you tell us what belongings or rooms to pack (and you’ll do the rest). Specialty services include piano moving and custom crating, and we also offer a full range of convenient storage solutions that are both safe and secure.
Additional moving valuation coverage
Moving valuation coverage isn’t the same as insurance, and our team will explain the concept to you and help you to select the optimal amount to cover your household goods.
Need financing? Let us know!
If you’d like the cheapest move possible, doing it yourself (perhaps using portable moving containers) can be a better choice than using a professional long-distance Austin moving company. DIY moves, of course, involve significantly more work on your part with cost savings not always as much as you might hope.
Using packing services as our example, our Austin movers provide efficient service with finesse, skillfully and carefully packing large, heavy, and uniquely-shaped belongings as well as especially delicate items. Doing it all yourself can be stressful, and you’ll need to buy packing supplies.
You’ll need to rent an appropriately-sized truck with a DIY move, get assistance with loading belongings, pay for gas, chart the right route, drive the truck, and more. At your new home, you’ll need help with unloading your possessions before unpacking them, and returning the rental vehicle. DIY moves won’t have the protection of valuation coverage offered by Austin moving companies.
As a caution, pod supplies can be limited and difficult to appropriately right-size for a relocation. Plus, some homeowners associations prohibit pod moves.
By requesting an Austin moving quote for your long-distance relocation, you can use the estimate to make the most informed decision for your move. To get the most cost effective quote from a professional mover, schedule a weekday move on Monday through Thursday rather than the more in-demand Friday through Sunday moves. Also, if your schedule is flexible enough, move during the off-season of October through April and avoid local demand spikes.
Suddath offers an in-depth resource to help, an essential guide to long-distance moving. The guide walks you through ways to choose your long-distance moving company, scheduling your move, getting organized, preparing for your new space, downsizing as needed, and much more. We'll share insights into preparing for your new city, handling family matters, changing or cancelling services and memberships, providing change of address notifications, taking inventory of possessions, starting to pack if you're DIYing, and creating an essentials bag for moving day.
First, we’re the experienced choice with more than a century of relocating families in the United States. So, you can confidently entrust your lifetime of belongings to our Austin moving company. Plus, we comprehensively vet and train our moving crews, including full background checks, before they ever move our customers. You’ll be assigned a dedicated move counselor who will keep you informed from beginning to end, answering your questions.
We offer flexible packing and unpacking services and convenient storage solutions along with a range of helpful specialty packing services. Suddath provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees and offers tips to help you benefit from the most cost effective move for your situation. If you need financing, our Austin moving company provides it; just let us know of your interest.
Plus, we make it easy to get started. Simply request a moving quote and provide us with a few pieces of information. We’ll then create a personalized move plan and an accurate quote after confirming the information. We’re here to help!