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Cost to move from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX
About 1,898 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $5,020–$7,900 with full-service movers in October.
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Estimates by home size
| Home size | Typical weight | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,010–$3,160 | $2,260–$3,610 | $2,530–$4,090 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960–$4,650 | $3,460–$5,550 | $2,540–$4,120 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $5,020–$7,900 | $5,770–$9,250 | $2,550–$4,150 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $8,230–$12,980 | $9,480–$15,230 | $2,570–$4,210 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $11,190–$17,630 | $12,940–$20,780 | $2,590–$4,270 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,898 mi) | $3,820 | $6,020 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $6.03/gal) | $440 | $560 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $450 | $760 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $310 | $560 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $20.81/h in New York vs. $18.01/h in San Antonio (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $6.03/gal (East Coast, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Census ACS 2023: about 29,610 people moved from New York to Texas in one year, and 18,956 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $4,670–$7,340 |
| April | $5,020–$7,900 |
| July | $5,770–$9,080 |
| October | $5,020–$7,900 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to San Antonio?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,898 road miles costs roughly $5,020–$7,900 with full-service movers in October, or $2,550–$4,150 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from New York to San Antonio?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.