Fredericksburg, VA → San Antonio, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,591 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,100–$9,070, delivery in 5–10 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 869 in San Antonio.
Moving from Fredericksburg to San Antonio is a cross-country move of roughly 1,591 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $6,100 to $9,070 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 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,678 and 2,876 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,440 | $2,970 | $3,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,660 | $4,460 | $5,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,100 | $7,440 | $9,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,750 | $11,900 | $14,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,410 | $16,360 | $19,960 |
$2,230–$3,150
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,440–$3,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,100–$9,070
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 $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,440 for a one-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,070 for a two-bedroom, $9,750 to $14,510 for a three-bedroom and $13,410 to $19,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,591 road miles (1,348 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Virginia 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 $2,230 to $3,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,440 to $3,590. 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 Fredericksburg–San Antonio corridor.