($616+) Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 917-mile move from Omaha, Nebraska, to San Antonio, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,063 - $8,049. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $273 - $1,820. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Omaha and San Antonio. Local movers in Omaha typically start around $154 as a base rate plus $106/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,063 - $4,709
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,696 - $5,994
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,416 - $8,049

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 Omaha to San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Omaha 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 Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Omaha, Nebraska, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,210 and $3,997. 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 Omaha costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,210 - $2,131
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,930
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $3,997

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $137 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 $637 in Omaha, NE. 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 Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX

Plan on $629 - $1,787 for a rental moving truck on the 917-mile route from Omaha, Nebraska, to San Antonio, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $266 - $303
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Omaha daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $629 - $1,238
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $714 - $1,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $887 - $1,787

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $137 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 $59 and $296 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $266 - $303 in fuel for the 917-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $637 in Omaha, Nebraska, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Omaha, Nebraska, 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 $819 and $2,464.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,464
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,230

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 $68 - $137 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for about five hours typically runs $637.

What are the best freight companies from Omaha 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.
3. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Werner Enterprises, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Omaha, NE vs San Antonio, TX

Good news for your budget: San Antonio isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Omaha. Cost of living index runs 91 there against 91 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 48/100 and 54.28/100 here versus 37/100 and 51.94/100 there.