($832+) Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,351-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to San Antonio, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,278 - $9,353. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $401 - $2,672. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and San Antonio. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $5,037
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,905 - $6,972
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,255 - $9,353

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 Los Angeles to San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,419 and $4,914. 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 Los Angeles typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $2,672
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,623
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,412 - $4,914

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Los Angeles, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $935, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $100 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $200 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Los Angeles, CA, and San Antonio, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,351-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to San Antonio, Texas, costs between $893 and $2,332, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $574 - $656
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $893 - $1,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $1,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,238 - $2,332

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $100 and $468.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $200.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $574 and $656 for the 1,351-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $935 for 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, 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 $1,350 and $2,869.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,190 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,931

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $935.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $100 and $200 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles 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.