San Antonio, TX

Fairbanks, AK → San Antonio, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Fairbanks to San Antonio

About 3,797 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,340–$15,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 29 carriers on the Fairbanks side and 869 in San Antonio.

  • 3,797 miroad distance
  • 66 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,340–$15,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,797 miles (3,218 straight-line)
Drive time
66 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
29 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
869 (274 interstate)

Reverse: San Antonio → Fairbanks

Moving from Fairbanks to San Antonio is a cross-country move of roughly 3,797 road miles, heading southeast from Alaska to Texas.

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 $10,340 to $15,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 66 hours (8 driving days).

On the Fairbanks side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Fairbanks has a population of about 32,000 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. San Antonio is the denser city (2,876 people per square mile versus 1,024 in Fairbanks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fairbanks to San Antonio

Full-service estimate for 3,797 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,140 $5,050 $6,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,210 $7,570 $9,230
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,340 $12,610 $15,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,550 $20,180 $24,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,750 $27,750 $33,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,250–$7,410

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$4,410–$6,480

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$10,340–$15,390

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fairbanks (origin)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349839
MC
1059335
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3988849
MC
1709128
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069052
MC
446046
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1594611
MC
961613
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633146
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1650238
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4067541
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2312319
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

Near San Antonio (destination)

H-E-B

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
351057
MC
295504
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78204 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
922 trucks, 1,407 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Convermex USA Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4540286
MC
1801683
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78218 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
366 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Parkway Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
212550
MC
208278
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78244 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
261 trucks, 256 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Eljo Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1126734
MC
459546
Based in
Universal City, TX 78148 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Scobey Moving & Storage LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274056
MC
491928
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78217 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
123 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

A & W Friends Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3112182
MC
83265
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78251 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ibr Loading

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4390202
MC
1722131
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78227 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Best Rush Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087187
MC
728343
Based in
San Antonio, TX 78249 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 869 movers in San Antonio

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fairbanks to San Antonio?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,140 to $6,160 for a studio, $6,210 to $9,230 for a one-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,390 for a two-bedroom, $16,550 to $24,620 for a three-bedroom and $22,750 to $33,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Antonio from Fairbanks?

About 3,797 road miles (3,218 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 66 hours (8 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alaska 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fairbanks to San Antonio?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,250 to $7,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,410 to $6,480. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Fairbanks–San Antonio corridor.