San Antonio, TX → Tucson, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from San Antonio to Tucson

About 891 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,350–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 212 in Tucson.

891 miroad distance
16 h 4 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,350–$6,4802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Antonio, Texas
To: Tucson, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 891 miles (755 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 4 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 869 (274 interstate)
Movers at destination: 212 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Tucson → San Antonio

Moving from San Antonio to Tucson is a long-distance move of roughly 891 road miles, heading west from Texas to Arizona.

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 $4,350 to $6,480 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 4 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 212 around Tucson (95 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 Tucson.

San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Tucson about 548,371. The two cities have comparable density (2,876 and 2,252 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Tucson

Full-service estimate for 891 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,740	$2,120	$2,590
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,610	$3,180	$3,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,350	$5,310	$6,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,960	$8,490	$10,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,580	$11,680	$14,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,350–$6,480

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 Tucson (destination)

Zip Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4151097
MC: 1593569
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85711 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (480) 519-3779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Master Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2901058
MC: 975882
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85713 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (520) 807-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & F Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3984724
MC: 1493048
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85706 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (520) 585-7053 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tucson Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 240099
MC: 176034
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (520) 624-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zana Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2376259
MC: 815702
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85756 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (520) 349-9257 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reynolds Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1535483
MC: 571698
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85706 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (520) 834-2749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Frogs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471491
MC: 852728
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85756 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (520) 906-9833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tucson Freight Connection LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1159610
MC: 478351
Based in: Tucson, AZ 85706 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (520) 977-8454 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 212 movers in Tucson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,350 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,360 for a three-bedroom and $9,580 to $14,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tucson from San Antonio?

About 891 road miles (755 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 4 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 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 Tucson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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–Tucson corridor.