($1,252+) Portland, ME to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to San Antonio, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,140-mile move from Portland, Maine, to San Antonio, Texas, with prices running from $2,760 - $14,038. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,072 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and San Antonio are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,760 - $6,792
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,972 - $8,538
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,681 - $14,038

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 Portland to San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, ME to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,693 and $5,926. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Portland runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,693 - $3,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,348 - $4,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,220 - $5,926

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Portland, ME and San Antonio, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $725 in Portland, ME, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $78 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $155 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, ME to San Antonio, TX

A rental truck for this 2,140-mile move from Portland, Maine, to San Antonio, Texas, costs between $1,252 and $3,633. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $705 - $806
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,252 - $2,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,314 - $3,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,633

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Portland, Maine, usually costs about $725 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,140-mile drive falls between $705 and $806, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $52 and $311 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to San Antonio, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Portland, Maine, to San Antonio, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,753 and $3,765.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,508 - $2,990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,753 - $3,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,577 - $4,791

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 - $155 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 Portland, Maine, typically costs $725.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Portland, ME 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 Portland 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.