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
Lafayette sits about 463 miles east of San Antonio, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Louisiana that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,100 to $4,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 41 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 91 around Lafayette (59 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 Lafayette.
San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Lafayette about 123,311. San Antonio is considerably denser (2,876 people per square mile versus 2,175), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from San Antonio to Lafayette
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,510 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,050 | $7,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,830 | $8,320 | $10,160 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$780–$1,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,430–$2,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$3,100–$4,620
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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)
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
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
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
Near Lafayette (destination)
Cm Contractors Of LA INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3700976
- MC
- 1794180
- Based in
- Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 62 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Dedicated Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 863701
- MC
- 379976
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 48 trucks, 41 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Macro Environmental Specialties LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1596229
- MC
- 942529
- Based in
- Broussard, LA 70518 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 31 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Cajun Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2309280
- MC
- 788388
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA 70507 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 14 trucks, 14 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Two Men And A Truck
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Bjb Group LLC
- USDOT
- 2554983
- MC
- 890877
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
A-1 Moving & Storage Co INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 52766
- MC
- 143588
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Clark Moving Specialists LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3610864
- MC
- 1229882
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4495496
- MC
- 1777700
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025