($1,109+) San Antonio, TX to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Antonio, TX to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,810-mile move from San Antonio, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $2,373 - $10,905. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $326 - $2,172. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Antonio and Newark. Local movers in San Antonio typically start around $192 as a base rate plus $96/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,373 - $5,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,379 - $7,615
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,081 - $10,905

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 San Antonio to Newark.

Specialty moving services from San Antonio, TX to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of San Antonio movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Jersey, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from San Antonio, TX to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from San Antonio, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,517 and $5,397. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in San Antonio adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,517 - $3,137
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,104 - $4,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,792 - $5,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both San Antonio, TX and Newark, NJ. 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 $760 in San Antonio, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 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 San Antonio to Newark?

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 San Antonio, TX to Newark, NJ

A rental truck for this 1,810-mile move from San Antonio, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $1,142 and $3,232. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $625 - $715
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• San Antonio daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,142 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,235 - $2,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,232

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $625 - $715 for the 1,810-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in San Antonio, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $760.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,810-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $326 - $489 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $326.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Antonio to Newark?

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 San Antonio, TX to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Antonio, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey. 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 $977 and $3,246.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,437 - $2,716
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,246
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,167 - $4,633

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 $81 - $163 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 San Antonio, Texas, typically costs $760.

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

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. Parkway Transport, Inc. (4.76/5 stars): Parkway Transport, 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: San Antonio, TX vs Newark, NJ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Newark, side by side with San Antonio 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.