Irvine, CA → San Antonio, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,378 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,200–$9,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 869 in San Antonio.
Moving from Irvine to San Antonio is a long-distance move of roughly 1,378 road miles, heading east from California 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 $6,200 to $9,220 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 Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 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.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. Irvine is considerably denser (4,690 people per square mile versus 2,876), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, 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 | $2,480 | $3,020 | $3,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,720 | $4,540 | $5,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,200 | $7,560 | $9,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,920 | $12,100 | $14,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,640 | $16,630 | $20,290 |
$2,020–$2,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,250–$3,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,200–$9,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
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Legal name: Rahimi LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,690 for a studio, $3,720 to $5,530 for a one-bedroom, $6,200 to $9,220 for a two-bedroom, $9,920 to $14,760 for a three-bedroom and $13,640 to $20,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,378 road miles (1,168 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 California 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 $2,020 to $2,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,310. 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 Irvine–San Antonio corridor.