Texas to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Texas · I-10
Car Shipping San Antonio, TX
Door-to-door auto transport from $950 · Pickup in 1–3 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Los Angeles: from $1,100
- Atlanta: from $950
- Phoenix: from $950
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-10, I-35, I-37
- Nearest terminal or port
- Yards along I-10 West and I-35 North
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–3 days
- after booking
- To Los Angeles
- $1,100 – $1,475
- 3–5 days · open
- To Atlanta
- $950 – $1,275
- 2–4 days · open
- To Phoenix
- $950 – $1,250
- 2–4 days · open
Car shipping in San Antonio: Military City USA
No city in the country ships more cars on military orders than San Antonio. Joint Base San Antonio, with Lackland, Randolph and Fort Sam Houston, moves families in and out every week of the year, and the summer PCS season is the busiest stretch on the calendar. Add the city's position where I-10 and I-35 cross, which puts it on the California, Florida and Dallas lanes, and the carrier yards along I-10 West and I-35 North, and a pickup here is typically assigned within one to three days in any month.
The rest of the traffic is relocations to the medical center and the north side's employers, students at UTSA and Trinity, retirees to the Hill Country, and a busy dealer and auction trade. The city's newer developments are wide and easy for a truck; the older neighborhoods near downtown and the bases' gates are the two things that need arranging. The quote form above is set to San Antonio; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery around San Antonio
The north side and the suburbs are driveway pickups. Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Helotes, the Dominion, Shavano Park, Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Converse, Boerne, Bulverde and New Braunfels take a 75-foot truck wherever the street lets it turn without reversing. Gated communities are common and admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident, or the driver meets you at the nearest plaza; it does not change the price.
The installations set their own rules. Carriers do not enter Lackland, Randolph or Fort Sam Houston. The driver meets you at a lot outside the gate, usually a big-box parking lot on the nearest arterial, or at your off-base address, and your specialist confirms the spot when the truck is assigned. PCS shipments are frequent enough that drivers know every gate. Tell your specialist the report date and it goes on the booking; if orders change, dates move without charge until a carrier is dispatched.
Near downtown, the driver names a meeting point. King William, Monte Vista, Alamo Heights' narrower streets, the Pearl and the River Walk area have no room for a hauler, and the regular spots are lots off I-10, 281 and Loop 410. San Antonio International's hotel lots on the 410 frontage are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, uninsured; on a PCS move the household goods shipment takes the boxes. Base decals and gate passes come off before pickup. A car arriving from another state needs Texas registration and a state inspection afterwards, which are your errand and not the carrier's.
Outbound
Top routes from San Antonio
Where San Antonio customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Inbound
Top routes to San Antonio
Moving to San Antonio? These lanes have the most carrier capacity into the area.
California to Texas
- Distance
- 1,500 mi
- Transit
- 3–6 days
- Open from
- $1,000
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from San Antonio
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From San Antonio to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,350 mi | 3–5 days | $1,100 – $1,475 | $1,600 – $2,125 |
| Atlanta, GA | 990 mi | 2–4 days | $950 – $1,275 | $1,375 – $1,850 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 980 mi | 2–4 days | $950 – $1,250 | $1,375 – $1,825 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,200 mi | 3–5 days | $975 – $1,300 | $1,425 – $1,900 |
| Miami, FL | 1,370 mi | 3–5 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,625 – $2,175 |
- Distance1,350 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,100 – $1,475Enclosed$1,600 – $2,125
- Distance990 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$950 – $1,275Enclosed$1,375 – $1,850
- Distance980 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$950 – $1,250Enclosed$1,375 – $1,825
- Distance1,200 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$975 – $1,300Enclosed$1,425 – $1,900
- Distance1,370 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,125 – $1,500Enclosed$1,625 – $2,175
Services
Car shipping services in San Antonio
The services San Antonio customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- from $1,400
Cross-Country Shipping
Coast to coast in 7–10 days on I-40, I-70 or I-80. Priced per mile far below short hauls.
Learn more - from $550
Door-to-Door Shipping
The carrier picks up and delivers as close to your address as the truck can safely get. No terminals, no extra trips.
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Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why San Antonio drivers choose AutoShippingUS
PCS moves planned around the report date
The JBSA gates have lots and hours of their own. Your report date goes on the booking, the handover outside the gate is agreed when the truck is assigned, and dates move with your orders at no charge.
Where two interstates cross
I-10 and I-35 meet here, so California, Florida, Phoenix and Dallas trucks all pass through. We schedule a San Antonio pickup as a stop on a passing load and quote the short window that goes with it, even in the summer crunch.
Carrier discounts asked for, not assumed
Some carriers discount active-duty and veteran shipments. Your specialist asks the assigned carrier before dispatch and applies whatever it offers, rather than promising a discount we cannot guarantee.
Questions
San Antonio car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $950–$1,325 from Los Angeles, $700–$1,000 from Atlanta, $700–$1,000 from Phoenix, $850–$1,200 from Chicago and $950–$1,350 from Miami for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to three days. San Antonio is where I-10 and I-35 cross, so California, Florida and Dallas trucks all pass through, and the yards along I-10 West and I-35 North turn them around.
Constantly. Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Randolph and Fort Sam Houston generate more PCS shipments than almost any city in the country. Carriers do not enter the installations; the driver meets you at a lot outside the gate or at your off-base address.
Downtown, King William, Monte Vista, Alamo Heights' narrower streets and the Pearl. Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Helotes, Schertz, Cibolo, Boerne and the north side's developments are direct to the door.
Summer, when PCS season and family relocations overlap. November through February is cheapest apart from the holiday weeks.
Some of our carrier partners offer one for active duty and veterans, and we apply it when they do. Ask your specialist and have your ID handy.
Usually, with a call to the gate from the resident. Where the HOA does not admit trucks, the driver meets you at the nearest plaza; it does not change the price.
Guides
Before you ship from San Antonio
8 min read
Military PCS Car Shipping: Rules, Reimbursement and Timing
The government ships one privately owned vehicle for OCONUS moves; for CONUS PCS you drive or pay to ship. Second vehicles and most stateside moves are out of pocket, and a monetary allowance may offset part of the cost. Book as soon as orders are in hand.
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How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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8 min read
Car Shipping Insurance: What Is Covered and How Claims Work
Your car is covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance while it is on the truck, typically $100,000–$250,000 per load on open carriers and more on enclosed. The Bill of Lading inspection at pickup and delivery is what makes a claim provable.
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Ready to ship a car from San Antonio?
Carriers pick up across San Antonio in 1–3 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry