Greensboro, NC → San Antonio, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,388 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,450–$8,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 341 carriers on the Greensboro side and 869 in San Antonio.
The route from Greensboro, NC to San Antonio, TX covers roughly 1,388 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,450 to $8,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Greensboro side there are 341 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (243 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.
Greensboro has a population of about 308,667 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,307 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 | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,980 | $4,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,450 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,710 | $10,630 | $12,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,980 | $14,610 | $17,820 |
$2,030–$2,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,450–$8,100
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Greensboro, NC → San Antonio, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,450 to $8,100 for a two-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,980 to $17,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,388 road miles (1,176 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 North Carolina 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 $2,030 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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 Greensboro–San Antonio corridor.