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San Antonio to Dallas Moving

San Antonio to Dallas Movers

San Antonio to Dallas movers who time the drive north around the slow I-35 stretch between Loop 1604 and Loop 410. We look over your home by video or in person, then hand you a price ceiling in writing before you book anything. Ask for your free quote and pick the date that suits your new job.

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274 mi Miles on I-35
4.2 hrs Hours Up I-35
$1,750+ Studio Starting Price
$500 Deposit Per Truck
Evolution boxes by a brick fireplace as a family packs for Dallas

What San Antonio Clients Say About Our Long Distance 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
Scores come from our two San Antonio Google profiles plus other public review sites you can open and check yourself.

Route Plan

San Antonio to Dallas Road Notes

Your truck heads north on I-35 and meets trouble almost at once. The stretch from Loop 1604 back to Loop 410 ranks 44th on the 2025 Texas list of most congested roads. The interstate passes Live Oak, Selma and Schertz in that same area, so we roll out before the morning rush builds there. Central Austin is the next squeeze, then Waco, then Hillsboro, where we take the I-35E branch into Dallas.

Loading in San Antonio starts with a city rule. Box trucks may not park on residential streets, but active loading and unloading is an exception, so the truck stays only while the crew works. Dallas gets tighter downtown. City meter hooding permits are not meant to reserve parking for a personal move, which makes a tower’s loading dock and freight elevator the real plan. Ask your building manager for a dock time before we lock the date.

Our San Antonio moving team starts with a video or in-home walkthrough. We note stairs, long carries and the heavy pieces, then size the crew and truck to match. Next we map where the truck parks at both addresses and confirm any dock windows. One coordinator keeps your dates, building rules and contact numbers in a single thread until the last box is down.

Before the Truck Rolls

  • Reserve your Dallas tower loading dock
  • Confirm freight elevator hours in Dallas
  • Keep San Antonio curb space clear
  • Ask for morning starts in August
  • Pack rain covers for October in Dallas
  • Send us your Dallas office start date
  • Pick a shared or dedicated truck
  • Label boxes by Dallas room name

Bring this list to your walkthrough and we will go over each item with you.

Family opens Evolution moving boxes at home before a San Antonio to Dallas move

Ready to Book

Lock In Your San Antonio to Dallas Move

Your quote spells out crew size, truck, packing supplies, fuel, tolls and the not-to-exceed cap in writing.

Get My Dallas Quote Call (210) 944-8858

Leaving San Antonio: Lighten the Load

Because the truck is priced by weight, sell or donate heavy extras before your walkthrough, not after. Old gym gear, a spare dresser or a garage workbench all add pounds you pay to haul north. Set your CPS Energy stop date in Manage My Account for the day after loading, so the air conditioning runs while the crew packs. Update your mailing address in the same portal so the final bill finds you.

Settling into Dallas at Cypress Waters

Many relocating staff rent first near the office. Cypress Waters is a Billingsley master-planned community on North Lake, fronting LBJ Freeway and Belt Line Road. Its apartment communities include The Sound, Sage Hill, Hastings End and August Hills. Send us your building name, unit number and the leasing office's move-in rules. We also need gate or elevator details and the truck's parking spot before the crew leaves San Antonio.

Corporate Moves to Dallas HQ Districts

The Dallas Regional Chamber maps Fortune 1000 headquarters in clusters. Texas Instruments and Tenet Healthcare sit in the LBJ Corridor, and Southwest Airlines is at Love Field. Brinker International and AMN Healthcare work from Cypress Waters, with more downtown and in Uptown. If your new job has a fixed first day, a dedicated truck gives you a set delivery date. Tell us that start date and we build the schedule backward from it.

Heat and Rain on the I-35 Run

Waco, near the middle of the drive, averages 11.4 days at or above 100 degrees in August, according to National Weather Service normals. Fall brings a different risk, since normal October rain at DFW is 4.37 inches. Our crews wrap furniture in pads and shrink wrap before it leaves your rooms, which keeps bare wood covered against sun and showers. Keep a tarp or plastic bins handy for anything you carry yourself.

Route Pricing

San Antonio to Dallas Moving Cost

Price starts with weight, because the pounds you ship decide the truck and the crew. We add stairs, long carries, dock rules and any packing you want. After the walkthrough you get a written ceiling. Your final bill can land under that figure but never above it, unless you add items or services and sign off first.

Size of home Typical weight Crew and trucks Price range
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,750 to $1,950
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,950 to $2,150
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $2,150 to $2,650

Each range covers the crew, truck, fuel, tolls and the full drive up I-35, with pads and shrink wrap included. Card payments carry a 2.5% fee.

Run the Numbers

Estimate Your San Antonio to Dallas Move

Enter your home size and move date to see a quick estimate for the I-35 run before your walkthrough sets the final figure.

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

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    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

    Our Office

    Your Dallas Move Starts on Parliament Street

    The team at 11955 Parliament St, Suite 1308, reviews your walkthrough, picks the truck size and assigns the crew. We also watch the congested I-35 stretch between Loop 410 and Loop 1604 and set departure for the calmer hours. West Side customers can stop by our second office at 9528 Culebra Rd #140-4. Call (210) 944-8858 Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The office is closed Sunday. Once the loaded truck leaves San Antonio, your coordinator follows its progress, texts you updates and lines up the crew's Dallas arrival with your building's dock schedule.

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

    What Shapes Your Dallas Quote

    • Total weight of what you ship north
    • Crew size and number of trucks
    • Stairs, elevators and long carries at both homes
    • Dallas tower dock and elevator booking rules
    • Shared truck window or dedicated delivery date
    • Packing service for some rooms or all
    • Storage if your Dallas lease starts later
    • Pianos, safes or other heavy pieces

    Your price moves only when the job itself changes, and only after you approve the new figure in writing.

    Real Reviews

    Words from Customers of Our Parliament Street Office

    Parents Moved to Dallas
    Jennifer Vuong a year ago
    Angel, Derrick, and Joel did a fantastic job. They helped my elderly parents move from San Antonio to Dallas and my parents couldn’t stop raving about how much they liked them and how careful and thorough they were. …
    5.0
    San Antonio to Dallas
    lucy chacko a year ago
    The moving crew was very efficient. David, David and Kamal were able to disassemble and pack up 32 years worth of stuff in less than 2 hours. David and David safely drove everything from San Antonio up to Dallas and were able to unpack and assemble everything in the same timeframe with less crew. …
    5.0
    Repeat Customer to Dallas
    Stephen Goebel 5 years ago
    My team "Ricky and LJ" where fantastic. I have used this company 5 times and have never been unsatisfied! These guys showed up on time and moved an entire truck load to Dallas and did a great job! Thank you Ricky and LJ!!!
    5.0
    Mom's Cross-State Move
    Colleen Julius 2 years ago
    I want to share what a great experience I had with evolution movers. I needed to move my mom across the state and had no idea who to hire for a move like that. I called two companies and after speaking with Dawson at Evolution Movers I felt comfortable with choosing them. …
    5.0

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    Our Services

    Long Distance Services for San Antonio to Dallas Moves

    Pick only what your household needs, from a full packing crew to a simple load and drive with careful handling.

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    Long Distance Moving

    Our crew loads your San Antonio home and our own truck carries it up I-35. Choose a shared truck for a delivery window or a dedicated truck for one set arrival date.

    Long haul moving options
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    Residential Moves

    Houses, townhomes and apartments all get a walkthrough first. We count stairs and long carries, then send enough movers to finish loading your San Antonio home in one session.

    Home moving crews
    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Full or Partial Packing

    Hand off the kitchen, the books or the whole house. Our packers box and label every room, so the crew unloading in Dallas knows exactly where each carton belongs.

    Packing help for your move
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    Storage Between Homes

    Does your Dallas lease start after you leave San Antonio? We pick up your belongings, hold them for you, and deliver once the new place is ready.

    Short term storage choices
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    Office and Commercial Moves

    Moving a small office or a home office to Dallas? We plan the load around your downtime so desks, files and equipment arrive ready to set up on the first workday.

    Business relocation service
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    Pianos, Safes and Heavy Items

    Uprights, grands, gun safes and stone tabletops get extra padding, the right dolly and enough hands. Tell us about tight turns or stairs waiting at the Dallas address.

    Piano and heavy item moving

    How It Works

    Five Steps from San Antonio to Your Dallas Door

    1

    Walk Us Through Home

    Show us every room by video call or in person. We note heavy pieces, stairs, parking and anything that needs special packing before we price the job.

    2

    Get a Written Price

    Your quote lists crew size, truck, services and a not-to-exceed figure. Read it, ask questions and change anything you like before you commit to a date.

    3

    Book Your Date

    Pick a shared truck window or a dedicated truck date. A deposit holds the truck, and your coordinator sends a confirmation with the full schedule.

    4

    Load and Head Up I-35

    The crew pads, wraps and loads your home, then the truck runs north on I-35 past Austin and Waco toward the Hillsboro split.

    5

    Unload Off I-35E

    We take I-35E into Dallas, meet your building's dock time, then place furniture and boxes room by room and put beds and tables back together.

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    See Us Work

    Watch an Evolution Crew Prepare a Home

    Our team member talks through how Evolution runs a job while standing at a branded truck, then the crew wraps furniture indoors.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    City Snapshot

    San Antonio vs. Dallas: What Changes When You Move

    The table uses U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey figures for both cities.

    Measure San Antonio, TX Dallas, TX
    Population 1,479,835 1,307,930
    Median household income $65,056 $70,518
    Median home value $235,700 $320,700
    Average commute 24.5 min 25.7 min
    Median age 34.9 33.4
    State income tax None None

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

    Dallas homes cost more for a similar footprint, and household pay runs a bit higher, so many families trade square footage for location. Commute averages look close on paper, yet the office you report to matters more than any citywide figure. Renting first near your job lets you test the drive before you buy. A lighter load also trims the moving bill, since weight drives our price.

    One cost the table misses is time stuck in traffic. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute congestion list puts the yearly delay cost on LBJ Freeway between I-35E and US 75 near $173 million, ranking it 14th in Texas. If your office sits in the LBJ Corridor, a home close to it can save hours each week.

    Dallas Facts to Plan Around

    • DFW averages about 20 days a year at 100 degrees or hotter
    • May brings the most thunderstorm days at DFW in a normal year
    • DFW is home to 24 Fortune 500 headquarters, per the regional chamber
    • Cypress Waters sits about five minutes from DFW International Airport

    Why Evolution

    Why San Antonio Families Pick Us for the Dallas Run

    We are a licensed carrier, not a broker, which means the people quoting your move also own the truck that hauls it. The owners still run the business day to day, and our prices for this route are published. Pads, shrink wrap, wardrobe boxes for moving day and furniture take-down and setup come at no extra charge. Compare our long distance options out of San Antonio before you decide.

    • Background-checked, drug-screened movers
    • Formal crew training program
    • Shared or dedicated truck choice
    • Hubs in six Texas cities
    • Crews run Texas lanes weekly
    • Video or in-home walkthroughs
    • Financing for larger moves
    • Homes and offices moved
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Own Trucks and crews
    Texas Based and owner-run
    Evolution Moving crew sitting at the back of a loaded box truck

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    FAQ

    Questions About Moving from San Antonio to Dallas

    How much does a San Antonio to Dallas move cost?
    A studio or one-bedroom costs $1,750 to $1,950 to move from San Antonio to Dallas. A two- or three-bedroom home runs $1,950 to $2,150, and a home with four or more bedrooms runs $2,150 to $2,650. Your walkthrough sets the exact figure, and you can test numbers first with our online moving cost calculator.
    How long does the move to Dallas take?
    The trip covers 274 miles and takes about 4.2 hours of driving, and delivery lands within 1 to 2 days. On a shared truck you get a delivery window, because other households ride along. With a dedicated truck, nothing but your household rides inside, and it pulls up on one set date. Loading and unloading time depend on the size of your home.
    What deposit do you need, and can I finance the move?
    Booking takes a $500 deposit per truck, and homes with four or more bedrooms usually need 2 trucks. If you would rather spread out the cost, Wisetack financing offers 0% APR options with a soft credit pull and no fees. Card payments are accepted too, with the fee noted under the price table.
    Can you time delivery around my first day at a Dallas office?
    Yes, when you choose a dedicated truck, because it comes with one fixed delivery date. Share your start date at the walkthrough and we schedule backward from it. If your employer covers the move, we can send the written quote for its relocation budget. Our Dallas moving team also knows the local buildings and dock rules.
    Do Dallas high-rise buildings need a certificate of insurance?
    Many downtown and Uptown towers ask movers for one before they release the dock. We issue a certificate of insurance at no cost, usually the same business day. Send us your building manager's email and the exact wording they require. Also ask whether the building wants elevator pads hung and how long the dock can be held.
    Should I fly ahead of the truck from San Antonio?
    Flying is a quick option from San Antonio International. Southwest flies nonstop to Dallas Love Field, and American flies nonstop to DFW. Keep keys, medicine, documents and laptops with you whichever way you travel. Our moving checklist covers what to carry yourself and what to leave for the truck.
    What protection covers my things on the drive?
    Every move includes released value protection at no charge, which pays $0.60 per pound per article. Worry Free coverage upgrades run from $100 for up to $2,000 of protection to $2,500 for up to $100,000. Pick the level that matches your furniture and electronics. We walk through each option during your quote.
    Do I need to be there when the truck reaches Dallas?
    Yes, or send someone you trust with your keys and building access. The crew needs a person to show where furniture goes, check off boxes and sign for the delivery. If your tower requires a resident on site to open the dock, plan on being there yourself that day.
    Is San Antonio to Dallas a Texas move or an interstate move?
    It is an intrastate move, because both homes sit in Texas. That places it under the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, which registers household goods carriers like us, rather than under federal interstate rules. Keep your written quote and inventory until the last box is unpacked and checked.
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