Moving from Phoenix, AZ to San Antonio, TX
About 987 miles across a state line, from Arizona 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 Phoenix, AZ to San Antonio, TX covers about 987 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,442 – $5,922 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,818 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 987 miles between Arizona 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 $4,442 – $5,922 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to San Antonio
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,331 – $4,442 | $2,398 – $3,198 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,997 – $5,330 | $2,878 – $3,837 | $1,919 – $2,558 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,442 – $5,922 | $3,198 – $4,264 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,108 – $6,810 | $3,678 – $4,903 | $2,452 – $3,269 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,774 – $7,699 | $4,157 – $5,543 | $2,771 – $3,695 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,662 – $8,883 | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,198 – $4,264 |
Transport only, for an estimated 987 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, Phoenix to San Antonio
987 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,935. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,442 to $5,922, 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 Phoenix to San Antonio
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,818 people a year (±810) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Bexar County, TX, home to San Antonio. Going the other way: about 1,283 people a year (±418). Movers from Maricopa County make up 2.0% 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 13,503 people a year (±3,464) moving from Arizona to Texas and about 10,306 people a year (±2,404) from Texas to Arizona — a net gain for Texas of about 3,197 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| 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
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 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 Arizona 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 Phoenix 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 987 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 Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
Also moving to San Antonio: from Austin, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Laredo, TX, from Houston, TX.
Phoenix to San Antonio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to San Antonio?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 987 miles cost about $3,331 – $4,442 for a studio, $4,442 – $5,922 for a two-bedroom home and $5,108 – $6,810 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to San Antonio take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Phoenix to San Antonio?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,132 – $2,843 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,442 – $5,922 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,198 – $4,264.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to San Antonio?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and San Antonio is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to San Antonio each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,818 people a year (margin of error ±810) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, 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.