San Antonio, TX car shipping
Car Shipping in San Antonio, TX
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$540 – $2,495
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
2–5 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Oklahoma City
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Texas
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in San Antonio
San Antonio sits where I-35 and I-10 cross, which puts it on both the Mexico trade corridor and the southern transcontinental route. The other force in this market is the military: several major installations sit inside the metro, and the moves they generate follow orders rather than seasons. Loading here is generally easy, because the city grew outward rather than upward.
- I-35 and I-10 cross here, giving two national corridors
- Multiple military installations drive steady PCS demand
- I-35 runs south to Laredo and the Mexican border
- Wide suburban streets make door pickup routine
- Main highways
- I-35, I-10, I-37
- Typical transit
- 2–5 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from San Antonio
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,440 mi | $1,010 – $2,720 | $1,310 – $4,355 | 3–6 days | Texas to California |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 510 mi | $370 – $965 | $475 – $1,540 | 2–3 days | Texas to Oklahoma |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,210 mi | $845 – $2,285 | $1,100 – $3,660 | 3–5 days | Texas to Florida |
| New York City, NY | 1,900 mi | $760 – $3,590 | $990 – $5,745 | 4–8 days | Texas to New York |
| New Orleans, LA | 610 mi | $445 – $1,155 | $570 – $1,845 | 2–3 days | Texas to Louisiana |
| Chicago, IL | 1,260 mi | $880 – $2,380 | $1,145 – $3,810 | 3–6 days | Texas to Illinois |
Snowbird season moves prices
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Demand runs heavily southbound from October to December and northbound from March to May. Booking three to six weeks ahead of those windows gives carriers room to schedule the pickup.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports snowbird routes running 5% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from San Antonio
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Oklahoma City, OK · 510 mi2–3 days
- New Orleans, LA · 610 mi2–3 days
- Albuquerque, NM · 740 mi2–3 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 1,020 mi3–5 days
- Atlanta, GA · 1,060 mi3–5 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,210 mi3–5 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,260 mi3–6 days
Popular routes from San Antonio
Car shipping companies serving San Antonio
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around San Antonio
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, SchertzWide roads off US-281 and Loop 1604. Simple loading.
- Along Loop 410 and I-10Freight-friendly with plenty of lots.
- Downtown and King WilliamOlder narrow streets; meet on a wider road nearby.
Good to know in San Antonio
- Two corridors, going very different placesI-10 carries you to Houston and the Southeast in one direction and to El Paso, Phoenix and California in the other. I-35 runs north to Austin, Dallas and the Midwest, and south to Laredo. Both are heavily trucked, which is why San Antonio quotes rarely wait long for a carrier.
- Orders, not seasons, set the busy monthsThe installations across the metro generate a constant flow of household moves, concentrated in summer. Carriers meet customers outside the gates rather than driving on base, and booking further ahead between May and August is the practical response.
- South of Laredo is a different serviceI-35 ends at the border, and a standard auto transport company will not take your car across. Moving a vehicle into Mexico is a customs process with its own paperwork and its own carriers, quoted separately from anything on this page.
- Moving to San AntonioIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Texas. Check Texas's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Texas cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for San Antonio
Why ship from San Antonio?
- Carriers already serving Texas
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Antonio?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $540 – $2,495 from San Antonio to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Oklahoma City, run about $370 – $965.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from San Antonio?
About 2–3 days to Oklahoma City and 4–8 days to New York City, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in San Antonio?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from San Antonio?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from San Antonio?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from San Antonio?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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