($832+) Durham, NC to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Durham, NC to San Antonio, TX

For the 1,370-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to San Antonio, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,112 and $8,447. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $287 - $1,916 (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 Durham generally start around $240 plus $122 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,112 - $4,987
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,651 - $6,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,801 - $8,447

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 Durham to San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Durham, NC to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Durham, North Carolina, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,308 and $4,627. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Durham typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,308 - $2,647
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,533 - $4,627

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $671 in Durham, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your San Antonio, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Durham 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 Durham, NC to San Antonio, TX

Truck rentals from Durham, North Carolina, to San Antonio, Texas, range from $867 - $2,478 for the 1,370-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $418 - $477
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Durham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $867 - $1,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $2,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,214 - $2,478

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 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 Durham, North Carolina, usually costs about $671 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,370-mile drive falls between $418 and $477, 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 $48 and $287 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Durham 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 Durham, NC to San Antonio, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Durham, North Carolina, to San Antonio, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $862 and $2,926.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,926
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,891 - $3,740

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Durham, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $671.

What are the best freight companies from Durham 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. Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. 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: Durham, NC vs San Antonio, TX

Day-to-day costs in San Antonio are close to what you're used to in Durham: cost of living index of 91 versus 99, with average rent of $1,496/mo compared to $1,699/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 30/100 and 45.28/100 in Durham versus 37/100 and 51.94/100 in San Antonio.