San Antonio, TX → Tallahassee, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to Tallahassee

About 1,011 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,920, delivery in 3–7 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 121 in Tallahassee.

1,011 miroad distance
18 h 8 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,650–$6,9202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Antonio, Texas
To: Tallahassee, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,011 miles (857 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 8 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination: 121 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Tallahassee → San Antonio

Tallahassee sits about 1,011 miles east of San Antonio, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Florida that most movers classify as a 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 $4,650 to $6,920 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 8 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 121 around Tallahassee (55 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 Tallahassee.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Tallahassee about 204,902. San Antonio is considerably denser (2,876 people per square mile versus 1,944), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from San Antonio to Tallahassee

Full-service estimate for 1,011 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,860	$2,270	$2,770
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,790	$3,400	$4,150
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,650	$5,670	$6,920
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,440	$9,070	$11,070
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,230	$12,480	$15,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,100

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,650–$6,920

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 Tallahassee (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Moving LLC

USDOT: 2273291
MC: 778416
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (850) 224-2232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amwat Moving & Warehousing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Residential & Commercial Transport Company LLC

USDOT: 1377633
MC: 525791
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (850) 877-7131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Csc Delivery LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3705158
Based in: Havana, FL 32333 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (850) 716-0799 Route Verify on FMCSA

Halls Air Freight & Delivery Division Of Economy Moving And

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Economy Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 1404871
MC: 707110
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32304 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (850) 562-9456 Route Verify on FMCSA

Simmons Amerimove

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Simmons Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 1943394
MC: 928422
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (850) 656-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Mini'Smike'S Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mike'S Moving INC

USDOT: 799596
MC: 362974
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32304 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (850) 545-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Motivated Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3456636
MC: 1126964
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (813) 817-2717 Route Verify on FMCSA

One4all Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4091653
MC: 1558869
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (850) 694-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Tallahassee

Tips for this move

Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Tallahassee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,150 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,920 for a two-bedroom, $7,440 to $11,070 for a three-bedroom and $10,230 to $15,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tallahassee from San Antonio?

About 1,011 road miles (857 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 8 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 Florida 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 Tallahassee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,830. 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–Tallahassee corridor.