($643+) Atlanta, GA to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to San Antonio, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Atlanta, Georgia, to San Antonio, Texas, costs between $1,999 and $7,766. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 987-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $313 - $2,084, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Atlanta and San Antonio. For a rough baseline, movers based in Atlanta tend to start around $216 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Atlanta to San Antonio:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,999 - $4,790
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,472 - $6,198
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,363 - $7,766

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Atlanta to San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In San Antonio, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Atlanta to San Antonio?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Southwest Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Atlanta, GA to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,096 and $3,877. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Atlanta costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Atlanta to San Antonio:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $2,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,514 - $3,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,940 - $3,877

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $156 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in San Antonio, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $729 in Atlanta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to San Antonio?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Atlanta, GA to San Antonio, TX

A rental truck for this 987-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to San Antonio, Texas, costs between $643 and $1,692. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $327 - $374
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Atlanta to San Antonio based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $643 - $1,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $695 - $1,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $916 - $1,692

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $327 - $374 for the 987-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $729.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 987-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $156 per night, adding $313 - $469 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $313.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta to San Antonio?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Atlanta, GA to San Antonio, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to San Antonio, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,128 and $2,264.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Atlanta to San Antonio:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,048 - $1,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,128 - $2,264
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,552 - $3,224

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $78 and $156.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly five hours typically average $729.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to San Antonio?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs San Antonio, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Antonio, side by side with Atlanta on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Atlanta, GA, to San Antonio, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,999 for a studio to $7,766 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 987-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,096 - $3,877. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $643 - $1,692, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,472 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to San Antonio tend to point to diversity and sight-seeing, though abundant stray pets and brutal summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Joint Base San Antonio (Three Military Bases) and H-E-B.