San Antonio, TX · licensed motor carrier
Movers in San Antonio, TX
Second only to Houston by population, San Antonio counts roughly 1,409,019 residents and anchors Bexar County. The 220 miles between here and Houston make that pairing one of the busiest short runs in Texas.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Full crews based in Bexar County
- Austin, TX in 1 day
- Long distance and cross-country lanes
Moving in San Antonio
Summer heat from June through September shortens the working day, and Austin and Houston both have downtown high-rises that require a reserved freight elevator and a certificate of insurance. Around San Antonio the mix is broader than downtown high-rises — houses, walk-ups and offices in roughly equal measure, which is why the survey matters before the estimate. The closest market we also cover is Austin, 70 miles out.
Being the second market in Texas has one practical advantage: capacity is easier to find here than in the largest city, and short-notice jobs out of San Antonio more often work out.
Distances from San Antonio
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 70 mi | 1 day |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 160 mi | 1 day |
| Laredo, TX | 170 mi | 1 day |
| Houston, TX | 220 mi | 1 day |
| Pasadena, TX | 230 mi | 1 day |
ZIP codes in San Antonio
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 78201
- 78202
- 78203
- 78204
- 78205
- 78206
- 78207
- 78208
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
Moving in San Antonio: common questions
Which San Antonio ZIP codes do you cover?
78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208 and the rest of the delivery area. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How long does a move from San Antonio take?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Austin, TX — 70 mi, 1 day; Corpus Christi, TX — 160 mi, 1 day; Laredo, TX — 170 mi, 1 day. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Bexar County?
Yes. San Antonio is what people search for, but crews run throughout Bexar County and the surrounding towns.
Can you handle a same-week move out of San Antonio?
More often than in the largest city in Texas, yes. Capacity in the second market is less contested, so short-notice jobs here work out more of the time — usually within 48 hours outside the peak summer weekends.
Get a free San Antonio moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.