Moving from El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX
About 585 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 El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX covers about 585 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $2,633 – $3,510 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 2,198 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 585 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 $2,633 – $3,510 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 El Paso to San Antonio
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,974 – $2,633 | $1,422 – $1,895 | $948 – $1,264 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,369 – $3,159 | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,137 – $1,516 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,633 – $3,510 | $1,895 – $2,527 | $1,264 – $1,685 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,027 – $4,037 | $2,180 – $2,906 | $1,453 – $1,938 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,422 – $4,563 | $2,464 – $3,285 | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,949 – $5,265 | $2,843 – $3,791 | $1,895 – $2,527 |
Transport only, for an estimated 585 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, El Paso to San Antonio
585 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,925. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,633 to $3,510, 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 El Paso to San Antonio
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 2,198 people a year (±752) moved from El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso, to Bexar County, TX, home to San Antonio. Going the other way: about 1,599 people a year (±476). Movers from El Paso County make up 2.4% of the 91,790 people a year who moved into Bexar County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 2,703 ±730 |
| Bexar County, TX | 2,198 ±752 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 1,504 ±541 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,091 ±473 |
| Travis County, TX | 807 ±225 |
| 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
30 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of El Paso. 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.1% of their 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Moving & StorageUSDOT 156523 | El Paso · 9 mi | 20 trucks | 15 | 10.0% of 10 |
| A-1 Freeman Moving and Storage El Paso LLCUSDOT 2128882 | El Paso · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 74908 | El Paso · 11 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Super Good Movers LLCUSDOT 1956009 | El Paso · 0 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of El Paso LLCUSDOT 2385862 | El Paso · 10 mi | 7 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 15 |
| John Ferguson Moving & StorageUSDOT 1886547 | El Paso · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
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
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 585-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 El Paso 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 585 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 El Paso
All routes from El Paso, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Las Cruces, NM | ~49 mi | $445 – $733 |
| El Paso to Albuquerque, NM | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| El Paso to Tucson, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| El Paso to Santa Fe, NM | ~319 mi | $1,436 – $1,914 |
| El Paso to Lubbock, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| El Paso to Phoenix, AZ | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
| El Paso to Colorado Springs, CO | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| El Paso to Austin, TX | ~615 mi | $2,768 – $3,690 |
Also moving to San Antonio: from Austin, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Laredo, TX, from Houston, TX.
El Paso to San Antonio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from El Paso to San Antonio?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 585 miles cost about $1,974 – $2,633 for a studio, $2,633 – $3,510 for a two-bedroom home and $3,027 – $4,037 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from El Paso to San Antonio 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 El Paso to San Antonio?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,264 – $1,685 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,633 – $3,510 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,895 – $2,527.
Is El Paso to San Antonio 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 El Paso to San Antonio each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2,198 people a year (margin of error ±752) moved from El Paso County, which contains El Paso, 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.