Moving from Montgomery, AL to San Antonio, TX
About 875 miles across a state line, from Alabama 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 Montgomery, AL to San Antonio, TX covers about 875 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,938 – $5,250 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 144 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 875 miles between Alabama 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 $3,938 – $5,250 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Montgomery to San Antonio
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,953 – $3,938 | $2,126 – $2,835 | $1,418 – $1,890 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,544 – $4,725 | $2,552 – $3,402 | $1,701 – $2,268 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,938 – $5,250 | $2,835 – $3,780 | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,119 – $6,825 | $3,686 – $4,914 | $2,457 – $3,276 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,906 – $7,875 | $4,253 – $5,670 | $2,835 – $3,780 |
Transport only, for an estimated 875 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, Montgomery to San Antonio
875 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,375. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,938 to $5,250, 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 Montgomery to San Antonio
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 144 people a year (±98) moved from Montgomery County, AL, home to Montgomery, to Bexar County, TX, home to San Antonio. Going the other way: about 134 people a year (±120). Movers from Montgomery County make up 0.2% of the 91,790 people a year who moved into Bexar County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,015 people a year (±1,777) moving from Alabama to Texas and about 7,428 people a year (±2,159) from Texas to Alabama — a net gain for Alabama of about 413 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, AL | 1,493 ±564 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 768 ±268 |
| Autauga County, AL | 649 ±299 |
| Madison County, AL | 505 ±215 |
| Lee County, AL | 449 ±260 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX | 3,658 ±811 |
| Travis County, TX | 3,130 ±757 |
| Guadalupe County, TX | 2,955 ±726 |
| Comal County, TX | 2,317 ±510 |
| Bell County, TX | 2,237 ±629 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Montgomery (19 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 0 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Zebra Moving of Montgomery AlUSDOT 3976058 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Southern Van Lines Services LLCUSDOT 4434947 | Autaugaville · 25 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Jubilee City Movers LLCUSDOT 4099369 | Montgomery · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Associates Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 938216 | Montgomery · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Apex Movers LLCUSDOT 4530218 | Montgomery · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1462031 | Montgomery · 9 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the San Antonio end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Antonio: Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd (San Antonio, 123 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of San Antonio LLC (San Antonio, 20 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (San Antonio, 17 trucks), Jackson Movers LLC (San Antonio, 16 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama 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 Montgomery to San Antonio
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 875 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in San Antonio
A local move inside San Antonio 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 San Antonio are Austin (about 86 mi), Corpus Christi (about 155 mi), Laredo (about 166 mi).
Other routes from Montgomery
All routes from Montgomery, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery to Birmingham, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Columbus, GA | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Montgomery to Atlanta, GA | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Montgomery to Mobile, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Montgomery to Huntsville, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Montgomery to Tallahassee, FL | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
| Montgomery to Nashville, TN | ~306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Montgomery to Louisville, KY | ~475 mi | $2,138 – $2,850 |
Also moving to San Antonio: from Austin, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Laredo, TX, from Houston, TX.
Montgomery to San Antonio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to San Antonio?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 875 miles cost about $2,953 – $3,938 for a studio, $3,938 – $5,250 for a two-bedroom home and $4,528 – $6,037 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Montgomery to San Antonio take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Montgomery to San Antonio?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,938 – $5,250 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,835 – $3,780.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Montgomery to San Antonio?
Yes. Montgomery is in Alabama and San Antonio is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Montgomery hold it.
How many people move from Montgomery to San Antonio each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 144 people a year (margin of error ±98) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Montgomery, to Bexar County, which contains San Antonio.
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.