Wausau, WI → San Antonio, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,387 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,440–$8,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 869 in San Antonio.
San Antonio sits about 1,387 miles southwest of Wausau, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Texas 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 $5,440 to $8,100 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Wausau side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 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.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. San Antonio is the denser city (2,876 people per square mile versus 2,080 in Wausau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,980 | $4,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,710 | $10,620 | $12,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,970 | $14,600 | $17,820 |
$2,020–$2,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,440–$8,100
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → San Antonio, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,100 for a two-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,970 to $17,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,387 road miles (1,175 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,020 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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.
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 Wausau–San Antonio corridor.