Moving from San Antonio, TX to Colorado Springs, CO
About 867 miles across a state line, from Texas into Colorado, 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 San Antonio, TX to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 867 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,902 – $5,202 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,391 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 867 miles between Texas and Colorado, 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 $3,902 – $5,202 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 San Antonio to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,926 – $3,902 | $2,107 – $2,809 | $1,405 – $1,873 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,511 – $4,682 | $2,528 – $3,371 | $1,685 – $2,247 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,902 – $5,202 | $2,809 – $3,745 | $1,873 – $2,497 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,487 – $5,982 | $3,230 – $4,307 | $2,154 – $2,872 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,072 – $6,763 | $3,652 – $4,869 | $2,435 – $3,246 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,852 – $7,803 | $4,214 – $5,618 | $2,809 – $3,745 |
Transport only, for an estimated 867 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, San Antonio to Colorado Springs
867 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,335. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,902 to $5,202, 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 San Antonio to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,391 people a year (±719) moved from Bexar County, TX, home to San Antonio, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 625 people a year (±238). Movers from Bexar County make up 2.2% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 27,574 people a year (±4,594) moving from Texas to Colorado and about 22,986 people a year (±4,909) from Colorado to Texas — a net gain for Colorado of about 4,588 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
| Travis County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Comal County, TX | 3,072 ±787 |
| Guadalupe County, TX | 2,733 ±643 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,198 ±620 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of San Antonio (176 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.6% of their 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdUSDOT 1274056 | San Antonio · 9 mi | 123 trucks | 47 | 12.1% of 33 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of San Antonio LLCUSDOT 917162 | San Antonio · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2965894 | San Antonio · 8 mi | 17 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Jackson Movers LLCUSDOT 3138126 | San Antonio · 8 mi | 16 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2965956 | San Antonio · 14 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Jonas Bros Transfer IncUSDOT 1944794 | San Antonio · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Colorado, 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 San Antonio to Colorado Springs
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 867 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 mi).
Other routes from San Antonio
All routes from San Antonio, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio to Austin, TX | ~86 mi | $445 – $733 |
| San Antonio to Corpus Christi, TX | ~155 mi | $698 – $930 |
| San Antonio to Laredo, TX | ~166 mi | $747 – $996 |
| San Antonio to Houston, TX | 197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| San Antonio to McAllen, TX | ~258 mi | $1,161 – $1,548 |
| San Antonio to Arlington, TX | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
| San Antonio to Dallas, TX | 293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| San Antonio to Plano, TX | ~316 mi | $1,422 – $1,896 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
San Antonio to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 867 miles cost about $2,926 – $3,902 for a studio, $3,902 – $5,202 for a two-bedroom home and $4,487 – $5,982 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from San Antonio to Colorado Springs 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 San Antonio to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,873 – $2,497 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,902 – $5,202 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,809 – $3,745.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for San Antonio to Colorado Springs?
Yes. San Antonio is in Texas and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of San Antonio hold it.
How many people move from San Antonio to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,391 people a year (margin of error ±719) moved from Bexar County, which contains San Antonio, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
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.