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Lake Havasu City, AZ

San Antonio, TX → Lake Havasu City, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to Lake Havasu City

About 1,165 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,490, delivery in 3–7 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 24 in Lake Havasu City.

  • 1,165 miroad distance
  • 20 h 47 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,030–$7,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,165 miles (987 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 47 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination
24 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Havasu City → San Antonio

The route from San Antonio, TX to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers roughly 1,165 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,030 to $7,490 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 20 h 47 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 24 around Lake Havasu City (20 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 Lake Havasu City.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Lake Havasu City about 58,000. San Antonio is considerably denser (2,876 people per square mile versus 1,233), 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 Lake Havasu City

Full-service estimate for 1,165 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,010 $2,450 $2,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,030 $6,140 $7,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,050 $9,820 $11,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,070 $13,500 $16,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,330

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$5,030–$7,490

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 San Antonio (origin)

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

Near Lake Havasu City (destination)

Trinity Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trinity Land Development LLC

USDOT
2426504
MC
1240301
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (928) 318-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Right Choice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Harold Brown

USDOT
1440772
MC
860529
Based in
Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 706-5459 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saltwater Cowgirl Ranch Tack & Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2794253
MC
991642
Based in
Lake Hauasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (407) 421-7334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patel'S Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4251541
MC
1648074
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (760) 987-9803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homeship Local And Long Distance Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC

USDOT
3987204
MC
1494675
Based in
Lk Havasu Cty, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (928) 352-2857 Route Verify on FMCSA

20 Minutes Away Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4393459
MC
1723754
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (702) 689-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Psst Logistics Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4403768
MC
1729048
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 705-4022 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Plus Tranport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jeremy Smullen

USDOT
2488827
MC
861807
Based in
Lake Havasu, AZ 86404 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (302) 887-0540 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 24 movers in Lake Havasu City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a two-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,980 for a three-bedroom and $11,070 to $16,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Havasu City from San Antonio?

About 1,165 road miles (987 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 47 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 Lake Havasu City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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–Lake Havasu City corridor.