Fort Collins, CO

San Antonio, TX → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to Fort Collins

About 1,003 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 104 in Fort Collins.

  • 1,003 miroad distance
  • 18 hdriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,770–$7,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,003 miles (850 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Collins → San Antonio

Moving from San Antonio to Fort Collins is a long-distance move of roughly 1,003 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Colorado.

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 $4,770 to $7,100 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 18 h.

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 104 around Fort Collins (46 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 Fort Collins.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Fort Collins about 171,500. The two cities have comparable density (2,876 and 2,969 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from San Antonio to Fort Collins

Full-service estimate for 1,003 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,330 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,770 $5,820 $7,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,630 $9,310 $11,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,490 $12,800 $15,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,820

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,100

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 Fort Collins (destination)

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327639
MC
1060138
Based in
Windsor, CO 80550 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Loveland Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3328432
MC
1063049
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Roman Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3444574
MC
1119657
Based in
Loveland, CO 80538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Skyline Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2840634
MC
1801923
Based in
Loveland, CO 80537 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1830434
MC
704755
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2126287
MC
740818
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Choice Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782658
MC
1795838
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hydra Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
840784
MC
737136
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 104 movers in Fort Collins

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Fort Collins?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,100 for a two-bedroom, $7,630 to $11,350 for a three-bedroom and $10,490 to $15,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Collins from San Antonio?

About 1,003 road miles (850 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h.

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 Colorado 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 Fort Collins?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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–Fort Collins corridor.