Sacramento, CA → San Antonio, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Sacramento to San Antonio

About 1,713 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,910–$10,280, delivery in 5–10 days, 747 carriers on the Sacramento side and 869 in San Antonio.

1,713 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,910–$10,2802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sacramento, California
To: San Antonio, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,713 miles (1,451 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 747 (421 interstate)
Movers at destination: 869 (274 interstate)

Reverse: San Antonio → Sacramento

Moving from Sacramento to San Antonio is a cross-country move of roughly 1,713 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 $6,910 to $10,280 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Sacramento side there are 747 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (421 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.

Sacramento has a population of about 536,449 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. Sacramento is considerably denser (5,324 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.

Cost of moving from Sacramento to San Antonio

Full-service estimate for 1,713 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,760	$3,370	$4,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,150	$5,060	$6,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,910	$8,430	$10,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,060	$13,490	$16,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,210	$18,540	$22,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,360–$3,330

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

Portable container

$2,550–$3,750

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

Full-service mover

$6,910–$10,280

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Sacramento (origin)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2148443
MC: 769666
Based in: Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 735-5760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kmp Transport INC

USDOT: 2780515
MC: 925803
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95834 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 265-0762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Joe'S Logistics INC

USDOT: 1380891
MC: 526609
Based in: Rio Linda, CA 95673 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (530) 510-0452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2147715
MC: 799201
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Registan INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3872360
MC: 1418146
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (916) 620-5051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT: 700726
MC: 1528623
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95826 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (510) 338-4218 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1352052
MC: 515740
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792231
MC: 931554
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 837-7626 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 747 movers in Sacramento

Near San Antonio (destination)

H-E-B

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H-E-B Lp

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

Call (210) 938-6559 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (210) 319-2972 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (210) 982-4194 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (210) 535-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (915) 615-0827 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (504) 701-9461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ibr Loading

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rahimi LLC

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

Call (210) 425-7092 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (210) 870-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 869 movers in San Antonio

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in San Antonio accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,150 to $6,170 for a one-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,280 for a two-bedroom, $11,060 to $16,450 for a three-bedroom and $15,210 to $22,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Antonio from Sacramento?

About 1,713 road miles (1,451 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,360 to $3,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,750. 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 Sacramento–San Antonio corridor.