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San Antonio to Corpus Christi Movers

Moving from San Antonio to Corpus Christi

Evolution's San Antonio to Corpus Christi movers load your home, follow the interstate south past Three Rivers, and roll into the Coastal Bend. A video or in-home walkthrough comes first. After that, one capped price lands in writing before load day. Pick your date and ask for a quote today.

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143 mi Road Miles South
2.1 hrs Hours on I-37
$1,050+ Studio Rate From
$500 Deposit Per Truck
Evolution San Antonio to Corpus Christi movers truck with white Texas logo

How San Antonio Customers Rate Our Coastal Crews

Google
5.0
Parliament St office
Google
5.0
Culebra Rd office
yelp
4.7
out of 5 stars
4.7
out of 5 stars
These scores come from our two San Antonio Google profiles plus other public review sites you can check yourself.

Route Brief

San Antonio to Corpus Christi Drive Plan Along I-37

Most loads leave our North Side office on US 281 and drop into downtown, where it joins I-37, the Staff Sergeant William J. Bordelon Freeway. Traffic stacks up at that junction. The I-35 and I-10 segment that ends there ranks 43rd on the 2025 Texas 100 most congested list, so our drivers clear downtown before the morning rush. We fuel up in town before loading, so the crew can run the open miles south without a long stop. The final stretch runs straight into Corpus Christi.

Loading in Southtown often means Lavaca, one of San Antonio’s 32 local historic districts, which reaches streets like South Presa and Labor. Crews pad porch posts, door frames and original floors, and the walkthrough checks where a truck can sit at the curb. Unloading on the coast brings a different rule. Corpus Christi will not let bulky items sit in the street, gutter or sidewalk, and it picks them up only during your section’s set-out window. That old recliner stays on your lot until the window opens.

Here is how we set it up. A walkthrough lists every heavy piece and tight turn, so the right number of movers shows up the first time. We plan where the truck parks at both addresses and note any gate code you need. One coordinator owns your file from the first call to the last box. Meet our moving team in San Antonio before you book.

Before the Truck Rolls

  • Upload PCS orders and amendments to DPS
  • Beat the May through August peak
  • Clear Lavaca curb space with neighbors
  • Hold bulky trash for your set-out week
  • Keep snacks and water in your own car
  • Watch September rain before load day
  • Ask for an early I-37 departure
  • Text gate codes for Southside subdivisions

Your walkthrough flags any item on this list that could change your price.

Evolution mover and customer giving thumbs up beside a truck before a coastal move

Ready to Roll

Schedule Your San Antonio to Corpus Christi Haul

Your quote covers crew, truck, pads, shrink wrap, furniture reassembly and fuel for the drive south.

Get My Coastal Quote Call (210) 944-8858

Route Pricing

How Much Does a San Antonio to Corpus Christi Move Cost?

Weight sets most of the price on this run, since the drive itself is short. We add crew size, the number of trucks, long carries at Lavaca or Southside homes, and extras like packing or storage. Your written figure then acts as a ceiling. The bill can land below it, and it only rises if you approve added work.

Home Shipment weight Movers Range for this route
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,050 to $1,250
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,250 to $1,450
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $1,450 to $1,950

Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel and any tolls on the drive to Corpus Christi, plus pads and shrink wrap. Balances paid by card carry a 2.5% fee.

Run Your Numbers

Estimate Your San Antonio to Corpus Christi Move

Enter your home size and extras to see where a move from Bexar County to the Coastal Bend may land before you book a walkthrough.

Typical ranges, not a quote. 2.5% fee on card balances.

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    Customer Words

    What San Antonio Customers Say About Our Crews

    Careful All-Day Move
    Megan Costello 6 months ago
    Great experience with this moving team- Kamal, Derek and Nick. They worked a long day, were polite, and never slowed down. Most importantly, they took really good care of our stuff and everything arrived safely. Would definitely recommend!
    5.0
    Retired Military Spouse
    Susan Brown 2 years ago
    I have moved over 8 times as a military spouse, and three times since retirement. The crew who did my move today were exemplary! Shout out to Kendrick, Mario and Derrick for their professionalism, efficiency and overall great attitude and friendliness. …
    5.0
    Military Officer Review
    Matthew a year ago
    Tremendous job. I’ve moved 8 times as a military officer and these by far took the top spot. Very professional, quick, and courteous. Highly recommend. Thanks guys. Very appreciative.
    5.0
    Military Discount Noted
    Julio Turcios 2 years ago
    Will definitely use them again. They were professional, courteous, and quick! They offer first responder/military discounts. Justin, Derek, and Paul were my movers.
    5.0

    Read more reviews on our San Antonio Google profile

    City Contrast

    San Antonio or Corpus Christi: What Changes When You Move

    The table draws on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates for both cities.

    Measure San Antonio, TX Corpus Christi, TX
    Population 1,479,835 317,419
    Median household income $65,056 $67,394
    Median home value $235,700 $210,400
    Average commute 24.5 min 21.3 min
    Median age 34.9 36.9
    State income tax None None

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, retrieved through Data USA.

    Corpus Christi is a much smaller city with a shorter typical commute, so many newcomers trade freeway time for time near the water. Home values run a little lower than in San Antonio while household incomes sit close together. That gap can free up budget for a larger yard or for coastal insurance. The population also skews slightly older, which shows in the many settled neighborhoods.

    Insurance is the cost the table leaves out. Nueces County is one of 14 first-tier coastal counties where the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association sells wind and hail coverage, and Bexar County is not on that list. Price a policy before you close. The TWIA coverage eligibility page explains who qualifies.

    Coastal Realities to Plan For

    • The Army's helicopter repair depot on the naval air station is the largest in the world
    • More than 8,300 people work at NAS Corpus Christi
    • City right of way permits can take 7 to 21 business days to review
    • The city's Southside plan, adopted in March 2020, expects growth to continue

    Leaving San Antonio: Pack Light

    Weight drives what you pay on this lane, so sort closets and the garage two weeks out. Sell or donate pieces that will not fit a smaller coastal floor plan. Coastal life also calls for a storm plan, so start one now. Pack a small grab bag of papers, medicine and chargers that rides in your car, not on our truck.

    Settling into Corpus Christi's Southside

    The city's Southside plan covers land south of South Padre Island Drive and east of the Crosstown Expressway, edged by Oso Creek and Oso Bay. It says this part of town is getting most of the new building in Corpus Christi. Many buyers land in tree-lined streets off Yorktown Boulevard. Send us your HOA truck rules, gate details and closing time, and we line up the crew to match.

    PCS Orders: Lackland to NAS Corpus

    JBSA's personal property office says peak moving season runs May through August, with about 4,500 customer shipments in that window. If your orders send you to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, you join the base where Naval Air Training Command headquarters moved in 1972. Pick dates early and send us your report date. We build the walkthrough, packing day and load around it so nothing slips.

    September Rain on the Coastal Bend

    National Weather Service normals put average September rain in Corpus Christi at about 5.42 inches. A late summer move can meet a sudden downpour at the door. Our crews shrink-wrap upholstery, pad wood pieces, and lay floor runners at both homes. Boxes go from the porch straight onto the truck. Keep a few towels by the entry, and we will keep your things dry.

    Why Evolution

    Why Choose Evolution for San Antonio to Corpus Christi Moves

    The company that walks through your San Antonio home is the company that drives it to the coast, because Evolution is a licensed carrier and not a broker. Our movers are full-time employees who finish a training program before they work a job. Free released-value coverage comes standard, and you can add more protection if you want it. See how our long haul service from San Antonio works.

    • Owners still run the company
    • Own trucks, own crews
    • Pads and shrink wrap included
    • Furniture taken apart and rebuilt
    • Wardrobe boxes on move day
    • Background-checked, drug-screened movers
    • Worry Free coverage upgrades
    • Texas-based and family-owned
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Dedicated Truck on request
    Six Texas hub offices
    Evolution Moving crew sitting at the back of a loaded box truck
    Evolution Moving Company San Antonio (633)

    11955 Parliament St #1308, San Antonio, TX 78216
    Mon to Sat, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM; Sun closed

    Local Office

    Your Corpus Christi Move Starts on Parliament Street

    Your move is run from 11955 Parliament St, Suite 1308. Staff there review your walkthrough, choose the truck and crew, and set a departure that gets through the downtown I-37 interchange ahead of heavy traffic. If you live on the West Side, our second office at 9528 Culebra Rd #140-4 can start the same process. Call (210) 944-8858 Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The office is closed Sunday. Once your truck leaves, your coordinator stays a text away. You hear when the crew is close to your new door, so you know when to be there.

    2013 Founded in Texas
    1% Damage claim rate
    USDOT 2467590
    TxDMV 006779351C

    What Shapes Your Corpus Christi Price:

    • Total weight headed south on I-37
    • Number of movers your home needs
    • One truck or two for larger homes
    • Carry distance at Southside or Lavaca doors
    • Stairs, elevators or narrow historic entries
    • Packing help before the drive
    • Storage until your Corpus Christi closing
    • Pianos, safes or other heavy pieces

    If your inventory grows or an address changes, we write up the new price and wait for your signature before it applies.

    What We Handle

    Long Distance Services for the Corpus Christi Run

    Pick only the help you need, from a full packed move to a single piano headed for the coast.

    Evolution mover carrying a box through a living room past a family

    Long Distance Moving

    Our own crew loads in San Antonio and the same company unloads in Corpus Christi. Nothing changes hands at a warehouse along I-37, and your price is set before the truck leaves.

    San Antonio long haul moving
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    Residential Moves

    Older homes in Lavaca, ranch houses on the North Side and apartments near Lackland get the same plan. We protect floors, wrap furniture and load by room, so unpacking near the bay goes fast.

    house and apartment moving
    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Packing Services

    Short on time before your report date? Packers box the kitchen, wrap dishes and label every carton by room, so the crew in Corpus Christi knows where each box belongs.

    full and partial packing
    Evolution mover shaking hands with a customer beside an open moving truck

    Storage Between Homes

    Closing on a Southside house a few weeks after you leave San Antonio? We pick up your goods, hold them, and deliver once the keys are yours.

    short and long term storage
    Evolution movers in blue shirts posing with boxes inside a loaded moving truck

    Office and Business Moves

    Opening a branch near the port or moving a small office to the coast? We plan after-hours loading, label workstations and set desks back up so staff lose little time.

    commercial relocation help
    Evolution mover carrying a branded cardboard box up into the truck

    Pianos and Heavy Items

    Uprights, gun safes and stone tables need extra hands and the right gear. We measure doorways at both ends and bring straps, dollies and boards sized for the piece.

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    How It Works

    Five Steps from San Antonio to Corpus Christi

    1

    Walkthrough

    Show us each room on a video call or let us visit in person. We log weight, stairs and the heavy pieces that decide how many movers you need.

    2

    Written Price

    You get a not-to-exceed price in writing that lists crew, truck and services, so you can check it line by line against any other offer.

    3

    Lock Your Date

    Sign online and choose a dedicated or shared truck. We confirm the crew and send a move-day timeline you can pass along to your family.

    4

    Down I-37

    The loaded truck merges onto I-37 south of downtown and stays on it to the coast. GPS tracking shows us where it is the whole way.

    5

    Unload on the Coast

    Crews place furniture room by room at your Corpus Christi home, rebuild the beds, and walk the house with you before anyone signs off.

    Three Evolution Moving team members in navy company shirts standing together for a photo

    On the Job

    Watch an Evolution Crew Wrap and Load

    In this clip a team member speaks next to a branded truck, and movers pad and shrink-wrap the furniture inside the house.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    Questions

    San Antonio to Corpus Christi Moving Questions Answered

    How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Corpus Christi?
    A studio or one-bedroom move runs $1,050 to $1,250. A two- or three-bedroom home runs $1,250 to $1,450, and homes with four or more bedrooms run $1,450 to $1,950. Your walkthrough pins the exact figure, and that written number works as a cap. Try our route cost calculator for a quick ballpark first.
    How long does the drive and delivery take?
    The drive covers 143 miles and takes about 2.1 hours on the road. Moves on this lane are planned around 1 transit day. A dedicated truck carries only your goods and arrives on a set date. A shared truck costs less but delivers inside a window, since other loads ride along.
    What deposit do you need, and can I finance the move?
    We take a $500 deposit per truck to hold your date. Homes with four or more bedrooms usually need two trucks, so the deposit doubles for them. If you would rather spread out the cost, Wisetack financing offers 0% APR options with a soft credit pull and no fees.
    Can I hire Evolution for a PCS move from JBSA-Lackland?
    Yes, once you know which move type your orders allow. Start with the Lackland personal property office in Building 5616, Room 112, and upload your PCS orders and amendments in DPS. If you arrange your own mover, we quote your household like any other job and work back from your report date at NAS Corpus Christi.
    What if a hurricane threatens Corpus Christi on my move date?
    Call us right away and we will talk through a new date. Your goods stay safe while you wait, and we can hold a loaded truck or move the job to storage. Follow official evacuation orders first. Once roads reopen and your new home is ready, your coordinator sets a fresh delivery day and confirms the crew.
    Can you hold my belongings if my new home is not ready?
    Yes. We pick up in San Antonio, keep your goods in storage, and deliver once your Corpus Christi closing or lease start date arrives. This helps when a builder pushes back a finish date or base housing opens later than planned. Tell us the gap during the walkthrough so storage shows up in your written quote.
    Does my HOA or apartment need paperwork from the mover?
    Often it does. Some HOAs and apartment managers ask for a certificate of insurance before a truck can unload, and we issue one free, usually the same business day. Ask your manager about reserved hours, elevator pads and where the truck may park. Send those rules to us so the crew arrives ready.
    Will you move a piano or gun safe to Corpus Christi?
    Yes. Uprights, baby grands and heavy safes travel with the rest of your load. During the walkthrough we note the weight, stairs and turns at both homes, then bring extra movers, straps and a piano board. Tell us about any steps at the new place, since a raised coastal entry can change the plan.
    What should ride in my car instead of the truck?
    Keep IDs, closing papers, medicine, jewelry, laptops and pets with you. Propane tanks, paint and other flammables cannot ride on a moving truck, so use them up or give them away before load day. Our printable moving checklist walks you through what to sort week by week.
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