Avondale, AZ

San Antonio, TX → Avondale, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to Avondale

About 1,010 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,910, delivery in 3–7 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 311 in Avondale.

  • 1,010 miroad distance
  • 18 h 7 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,650–$6,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,010 miles (856 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 7 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination
311 (138 interstate)

Reverse: Avondale → San Antonio

Avondale sits about 1,010 miles west of San Antonio, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Arizona that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,650 to $6,910 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 18 h 7 min.

On the San Antonio side there are 869 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (274 of them authorized for interstate work), and 311 around Avondale (138 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 Avondale.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Avondale about 100,983. San Antonio is considerably denser (2,876 people per square mile versus 1,889), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from San Antonio to Avondale

Full-service estimate for 1,010 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,860 $2,270 $2,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,790 $3,400 $4,150
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,650 $5,670 $6,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,440 $9,070 $11,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,220 $12,470 $15,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,100

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,650–$6,910

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 San Antonio (origin)

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

Near Avondale (destination)

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
54283
MC
136818
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4231291
MC
1637048
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85035 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902604
MC
162691
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1788508
MC
651505
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Englund Equipment Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95333
MC
129510
Based in
Avondale, AZ 85323 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Windy City West LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2864614
MC
959847
Based in
Pheonix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Dircks Moving & Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
923640
MC
398594
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Impact Diversity Express Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2893224
MC
972024
Based in
Tolleson, AZ 85353 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 311 movers in Avondale

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,150 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,910 for a two-bedroom, $7,440 to $11,060 for a three-bedroom and $10,220 to $15,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Avondale from San Antonio?

About 1,010 road miles (856 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Arizona 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 San Antonio to Avondale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,830. 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 San Antonio–Avondale corridor.