Tracy, CA → San Antonio, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Tracy to San Antonio

About 1,691 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,870–$10,230, delivery in 5–10 days, 248 carriers on the Tracy side and 869 in San Antonio.

1,691 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,870–$10,2302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tracy, California
To: San Antonio, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,691 miles (1,433 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 248 (137 interstate)
Movers at destination: 869 (274 interstate)

Reverse: San Antonio → Tracy

Moving from Tracy to San Antonio is a cross-country move of roughly 1,691 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

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 $6,870 to $10,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Tracy side there are 248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (137 of them authorized for interstate work), and 869 around San Antonio (274 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 San Antonio.

Tracy has a population of about 101,901 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,591 and 2,876 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Tracy to San Antonio

Full-service estimate for 1,691 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,750	$3,350	$4,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,120	$5,030	$6,140
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,870	$8,380	$10,230
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,000	$13,410	$16,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,120	$18,440	$22,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,340–$3,300

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

Portable container

$2,530–$3,720

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

Full-service mover

$6,870–$10,230

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 Tracy (origin)

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 637981
MC: 299293
Based in: Stockton, CA 95206 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 97 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (209) 983-2454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nationwide Carrier INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2533650
MC: 880750
Based in: Tracy, CA 95377 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (510) 366-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3280009
MC: 1036884
Based in: Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rjr Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rjr Transportation INC

USDOT: 629200
MC: 363697
Based in: Lathrop, CA 95330 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (209) 858-1124 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sun Freight Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1775667
MC: 647920
Based in: Lathrop, CA 95330 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (209) 607-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1357829
MC: 520713
Based in: Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abt Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028302
MC: 713583
Based in: Tracy, CA 95377 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (209) 836-9463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2581361
MC: 903865
Based in: Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 248 movers in Tracy

Near San Antonio (destination)

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

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in San Antonio accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,750 to $4,090 for a studio, $4,120 to $6,140 for a one-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,230 for a two-bedroom, $11,000 to $16,360 for a three-bedroom and $15,120 to $22,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Antonio from Tracy?

About 1,691 road miles (1,433 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California into Texas 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 Tracy to San Antonio?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,340 to $3,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,720. 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 Tracy–San Antonio corridor.