($1,177+) Missoula, MT to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to San Antonio, TX

For the 1,825-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to San Antonio, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,920 and $12,278. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $313 - $2,084 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Missoula generally start around $342 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,920 - $6,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,921 - $9,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,590 - $12,278

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 Missoula to San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Antonio, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,592 and $5,613. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Missoula typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,592 - $2,920
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,955 - $4,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,757 - $5,613

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $156 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $729 in Missoula, MT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your San Antonio, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to San Antonio, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,825-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to San Antonio, Texas, costs between $1,110 and $3,113, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $605 - $692
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $2,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,214 - $2,621
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,546 - $3,113

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $68 and $339 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $605 - $692 in fuel for the 1,825-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $729 in Missoula, Montana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to San Antonio, TX

For larger DIY moves from Missoula, Montana, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to San Antonio, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,729 and $3,373.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,490 - $2,764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,729 - $3,373
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,205 - $4,581

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $78 - $156 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Missoula, Montana, typically costs $729.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT 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 Missoula 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.