Kansas City, KS

San Antonio, TX → Kansas City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to Kansas City

About 828 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,960, delivery in 2–5 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 421 in Kansas City.

  • 828 miroad distance
  • 14 h 59 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,010–$5,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 828 miles (701 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 59 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination
421 (339 interstate)

Reverse: Kansas City → San Antonio

Moving from San Antonio to Kansas City is a long-distance move of roughly 828 road miles, heading north from Texas to Kansas.

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 $4,010 to $5,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 59 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 421 around Kansas City (339 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 Kansas City.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Kansas City about 157,805. San Antonio is considerably denser (2,876 people per square mile versus 1,256), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from San Antonio to Kansas City

Full-service estimate for 828 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,600 $1,950 $2,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,400 $2,930 $3,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,010 $4,890 $5,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,410 $7,820 $9,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,820 $10,750 $13,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,150–$1,620

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

Portable container

$1,760–$2,590

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

Full-service mover

$4,010–$5,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for San Antonio, TX → Kansas City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Kansas City (destination)

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230360
MC
167183
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

You Move Me

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3013620
MC
30465
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2116647
MC
737778
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 421 movers in Kansas City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Kansas City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,960 for a two-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a three-bedroom and $8,820 to $13,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kansas City from San Antonio?

About 828 road miles (701 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 59 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kansas 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 Kansas City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,150 to $1,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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–Kansas City corridor.