Moving from San Antonio, TX to Scottsdale, AZ
About 979 miles across a state line, from Texas into Arizona, 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 Scottsdale, AZ covers about 979 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,406 – $5,874 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,283 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 979 miles between Texas and Arizona, 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 $4,406 – $5,874 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 San Antonio to Scottsdale
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,304 – $4,406 | $2,379 – $3,172 | $1,586 – $2,115 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,965 – $5,287 | $2,855 – $3,806 | $1,903 – $2,538 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,406 – $5,874 | $3,172 – $4,229 | $2,115 – $2,820 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,066 – $6,755 | $3,648 – $4,864 | $2,432 – $3,242 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,727 – $7,636 | $4,124 – $5,498 | $2,749 – $3,665 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,608 – $8,811 | $4,758 – $6,344 | $3,172 – $4,229 |
Transport only, for an estimated 979 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 Scottsdale
979 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,895. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,406 to $5,874, 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 Scottsdale
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,283 people a year (±418) moved from Bexar County, TX, home to San Antonio, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Scottsdale. Going the other way: about 1,818 people a year (±810). Movers from Bexar County make up 0.7% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,306 people a year (±2,404) moving from Texas to Arizona and about 13,503 people a year (±3,464) from Arizona to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 3,197 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
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 Scottsdale end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Scottsdale: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), Just-In Time Moving (Mesa, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Arizona, 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 Scottsdale
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 979 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Scottsdale
A local move inside Scottsdale later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Scottsdale are Mesa (about 9 mi), Tempe (about 9 mi), Phoenix (about 11 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 Scottsdale: from Cheyenne, WY, from Tulsa, OK, from Tacoma, WA, from Madison, WI.
San Antonio to Scottsdale moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Scottsdale?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 979 miles cost about $3,304 – $4,406 for a studio, $4,406 – $5,874 for a two-bedroom home and $5,066 – $6,755 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from San Antonio to Scottsdale 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 San Antonio to Scottsdale?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,115 – $2,820 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,406 – $5,874 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,172 – $4,229.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for San Antonio to Scottsdale?
Yes. San Antonio is in Texas and Scottsdale is in Arizona, 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 Scottsdale each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,283 people a year (margin of error ±418) moved from Bexar County, which contains San Antonio, to Maricopa County, which contains Scottsdale.
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.