Edison, NJ → San Antonio, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,840 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,820–$10,140, delivery in 5–10 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 869 in San Antonio.
San Antonio sits about 1,840 miles west of Edison, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,820 to $10,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Edison side there are 665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (476 of them authorized for interstate work), and 869 around San Antonio (274 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in San Antonio.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,574 and 2,876 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,730 | $3,320 | $4,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,310 | $10,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,910 | $13,300 | $16,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,990 | $18,290 | $22,310 |
$2,640–$3,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,660–$3,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,820–$10,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,060 for a studio, $4,090 to $6,080 for a one-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,140 for a two-bedroom, $10,910 to $16,220 for a three-bedroom and $14,990 to $22,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,840 road miles (1,559 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,640 to $3,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,920. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Edison–San Antonio corridor.