San Antonio, TX → St. Louis, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to St. Louis

About 933 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,280–$6,370, delivery in 2–5 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 645 in St. Louis.

933 miroad distance
16 h 47 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,280–$6,3702-bedroom estimate

Photo: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, NPS from St. Louis, MO, USA · CC BY 2.0

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Route summary

From: San Antonio, Texas
To: St. Louis, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 933 miles (791 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 47 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination: 645 (464 interstate)

Reverse: St. Louis → San Antonio

The route from San Antonio, TX to St. Louis, MO covers roughly 933 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,280 to $6,370 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 16 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 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,876 in San Antonio), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from San Antonio to St. Louis

Full-service estimate for 933 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,710	$2,090	$2,550
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,570	$3,130	$3,820
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,280	$5,220	$6,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,850	$8,350	$10,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,410	$11,480	$14,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,720

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

Full-service mover

$4,280–$6,370

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 St. Louis (destination)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1808215
MC: 657151
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Itf LLC

USDOT: 2096411
MC: 731267
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (314) 695-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT: 1137660
MC: 458854
Based in: Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (314) 813-2777 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: United Van Lines LLC

USDOT: 77949
MC: 67234
Based in: Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC

USDOT: 125563
Based in: Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4305016
MC: 1677181
Based in: Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (314) 281-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC

USDOT: 146458
MC: 146209
Based in: Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (618) 623-0057 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1507798
MC: 565492
Based in: Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (314) 544-7475 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 645 movers in St. Louis

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in St. Louis if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to St. Louis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,370 for a two-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,180 for a three-bedroom and $9,410 to $14,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Louis from San Antonio?

About 933 road miles (791 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 47 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 Missouri 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 St. Louis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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–St. Louis corridor.