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San Antonio to Waco Moving

San Antonio to Waco Movers

Our San Antonio to Waco movers load your home, roll north past San Marcos and Georgetown, and unload at your new Central Texas address on the same trip. Before anything gets boxed, a video or in-home survey turns your inventory into a capped written figure. Send us your dates and we will start that number today.

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180 mi Miles North to Waco
2.8 hrs Drive Time on I-35
$1,350+ Studio Moves From
$500 Deposit Per Truck
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How San Antonio Customers Score Our 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 here come from our Parliament Street and Culebra Road Google profiles, along with outside review platforms anyone can open.

Route Notes

San Antonio to Waco Road Notes

The slow spots on this trip sit near both ends of the interstate. North of Loop 1604, the I-35 stretch up to FM 3009 made the 2025 Texas 100 Most Congested list, so our trucks clear it before the morning rush. From there the road runs past New Braunfels, San Marcos, Georgetown and Salado. In Waco, TxDOT is building a diverging diamond at Valley Mills Drive, with work expected into early 2029. Drivers take one fuel and rest break midway and aim to reach that zone outside the evening peak.

Loading in Castle Hills comes with a hard rule. City code bars parking cars or trucks on paved streets from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m., so a two-day pack cannot leave our truck at the curb overnight. At the far end, Hewitt connects new utility service only Monday through Friday, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Someone must be at the house when it happens. Book that window for unload day so lights and water work when the crew carries in.

Before your date, we study the walkthrough video for stairs, long carries and anything that needs a crate. That tells us how many movers to send and which truck fits. We sketch where the truck parks at both houses, and one coordinator keeps your dates, address notes and arrival window in a single text thread. Our San Antonio moving team runs this lane often, so fewer surprises reach your driveway.

Your Waco Prep List

  • Skip St. Mary's move-in week in August
  • Ask your Waco HOA about truck limits
  • File a Castle Hills parking permit early
  • Measure rooms in your larger Waco home
  • Label boxes for each new bedroom
  • Get a toll tag before using SH 130
  • Photograph electronics wiring before unplugging
  • Text us Waco gate and lockbox codes

Each item ties to a city rule or road condition on this I-35 run.

Pad-wrapped furniture and shrink-wrapped pieces staged for a San Antonio to Waco move

Free Quote

Map Your San Antonio to Waco Move

Your quote lists crew size, truck, packing supplies, fuel and tolls, plus the capped total you agree to.

Start My Waco Quote Call (210) 944-8858

Route Pricing

How Much Does a San Antonio to Waco Move Cost?

Weight drives this price more than anything else. We add the crew and truck count your home needs, any stairs or long carries, and services like packing or crating. The written total works as a ceiling, not an opening bid. If the job stays as surveyed, your bill cannot climb above it.

Home size Est. weight Crew Typical range
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,350 to $1,550
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,550 to $1,750
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $1,750 to $2,250

Each range covers the movers, the truck, fuel, tolls and the drive itself on this lane. Balances paid by card carry a 2.5% fee.

Run Your Own Numbers

Estimate Your San Antonio to Waco Move

Pick a home size, add any extras, and see roughly where a move up to Waco lands before anyone visits.

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

Your estimated range
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    Leaving San Antonio: Live Oak Bulk Week

    Every pound you skip trims a weight-based bill, so start culling a month out. Live Oak runs curbside brush and bulk pickup during the first full week of each month, and items must sit at the curb before that Monday. Time your purge for the cycle ahead of load day. Old mattresses, broken patio sets and spare shelving then leave with the city truck instead of riding north on ours.

    Settling into Waco: TSTC Family Housing

    Some families land in Brazos Community, the TSTC family housing on the Waco campus. Its duplexes come unfurnished, and they are open to married students, students with dependents and veterans. Approved tenants must show proof of electricity and carry liability coverage before moving in. Send us your approval letter, unit number and move-in time. The crew then brings beds, tables and sofas straight to the right door.

    Trading Up to a Midway ISD Home

    Plenty of San Antonio buyers head for Midway ISD, which covers west Waco, Woodway, Hewitt and Speegleville. Bigger rooms are often the goal. The district also made out-of-district transfers free starting in 2026-27, so check whether you still need to buy inside its lines. Either way, we charge for what you ship, not for square feet. Empty bedrooms cost nothing to move into.

    Waco Freeze Season and Your Load

    NWS Fort Worth puts the average first freeze at Waco on November 21 and the last on March 11. Winter moves inside that window need a little extra care. We drain washer hoses, pad finished wood against cold cracks and keep the truck closed between carries. Houseplants, paint and liquids should ride in your heated car, since a parked trailer cools fast overnight.

    Our Services

    Long Distance Services for San Antonio to Waco

    Pick only what this move needs. Every service below runs out of our San Antonio offices and travels with your load.

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    Long Distance to Waco

    One crew loads in San Antonio, and the same truck rolls up the interstate to your Waco driveway. Your capped written price is set before load day and holds through delivery.

    Long haul moving details
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    Home Moves of Any Size

    From a Live Oak starter home to a four-bedroom in Castle Hills, crews pad, wrap and load each room. Then they set everything up again in the new house.

    Residential moving in San Antonio
    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Full or Partial Packing

    Pick kitchen-only help or a full pack. Packers use fresh cartons, mark each one for its new Waco room, and wrap dishes so they survive the highway miles north.

    Packing help options
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    Storage Between Homes

    Hold your things with us for a week or a full season. Then schedule a Waco delivery once the new place is ready for furniture.

    Storage between moves
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    Office and Shop Moves

    Relocating a small office or shop to Waco? We move desks, files and equipment after hours or on weekends, so your team loses as little work time as possible.

    Business relocation service
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    Pianos and Heavy Pieces

    Uprights, gun safes and stone tabletops get skid boards, extra hands and strapping. They ride north without shifting and come off the truck in Waco intact.

    Piano and safe moving

    City Compare

    San Antonio or Waco: What Changes When You Arrive

    Figures below come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey for both cities.

    Measure San Antonio, TX Waco, TX
    Population 1,479,835 143,570
    Median household income $65,056 $54,365
    Median home value $235,700 $221,700
    Average commute 24.5 min 18.7 min
    Median age 34.9 29.7
    State income tax None None

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

    Waco skews younger and is far smaller than San Antonio. Household incomes run lower there, yet home values sit only a little below, so the upsizing math depends on the neighborhood you pick. Shorter commutes are the clearest daily win. Many movers trade time on the road for a spare room or a deeper yard, then furnish the extra space slowly.

    One cost the table skips is utility setup. If you land in Hewitt, the city collects a security deposit of $120 to $220 based on a risk check. It also charges a $50 activation fee before it turns service on. Details sit on the City of Hewitt new service page. Budget for it next to your moving deposit.

    Waco Realities to Plan Around

    • Most TSTC Waco students must live on campus unless they qualify for an exemption
    • New TSTC Red River residents under 21 buy a meal plan for two semesters
    • Midway ISD runs 11 campuses: 8 elementary, 2 middle and 1 high school
    • Waco once logged 205 straight hours at or below freezing, in February 2021

    Why Evolution

    Why San Antonio Families Pick Us for the Waco Run

    Evolution is a licensed household goods carrier, not a broker, so the company that quotes your move is the one that drives it north. Pads, shrink wrap, move-day wardrobe boxes, and bed frame takedown and setup all come inside the price. Free released value coverage is standard, and Worry Free upgrades exist for pricier pieces. See how our long haul crews out of San Antonio plan each lane.

    • Family-owned and Texas-run
    • Background-checked full-time movers
    • Two-week crew training program
    • Dedicated truck for a set date
    • Storage when closing dates slip
    • Six Texas hubs behind you
    • Textable updates during the drive
    • Owners still answer for every job
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Own Trucks and movers
    Capped Written move price
    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

    Our Office

    Your Waco Move Starts on Parliament Street

    Your quote takes shape at 11955 Parliament St, Suite 1308. Staff there review your walkthrough, choose the truck and crew, and set a departure that reaches the Valley Mills Drive work zone outside the evening crush. If you live closer to St. Mary's University, our West Side office at 9528 Culebra Rd #140-4 is the nearer stop. Call (210) 944-8858 Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The office is closed Sunday. Once the truck pulls out, your coordinator follows its progress and texts you as the crew nears your Waco street. That gives you time to be there with keys and pet plans sorted.

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

    What sets your San Antonio to Waco price:

    • Total pounds riding north on I-35
    • Movers needed to load safely
    • One truck, or two for big homes
    • Castle Hills parking limits at pickup
    • Stairs or long carries at your Waco door
    • Packing, crating and wardrobe boxes
    • Dedicated truck or shared space
    • Unload access in Hewitt, Woodway or Speegleville

    The price shifts only if your inventory or services shift, and never before you sign off on a revised figure.

    How It Works

    San Antonio to Waco, Step by Step

    1

    Video Walkthrough

    Show us each room on a video call or book an in-home visit. We note heavy pieces, stairs and anything that needs a crate before quoting.

    2

    Written Price

    You get a not-to-exceed total in writing that lists crew, truck, packing and fuel. Nothing gets added later unless you add to the job.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Approve the quote, choose your load day and confirm parking at both homes. Your coordinator sends a prep list and checks in the week before.

    4

    North on I-35

    Your loaded truck heads north on I-35 the same day. Drivers check NWS flood warnings near San Marcos before rolling and reroute if water covers the road.

    5

    Unload in Waco

    The crew unloads room by room in your Woodway, Hewitt or west Waco home. They reassemble beds and walk the house with you before signing off.

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

    See Us Work

    Watch an Evolution Move Day

    The crew here pads and plastic-wraps sofas and tables inside, and a team member speaks about the process at the truck.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    Evolution Moving Reviews

    Real Reviews

    What Parliament Street Customers Say About Us

    Repeat Customer Crew
    Cynthia Bazaldua 4 years ago
    Senior lead and his brother Jr did an amazing job. This is the second time this team has moved us and they did not disappoint. Ricky and Junior are very respectful and operate well as a team. …
    5.0
    Seventh Evolution Move
    Lynn Schaeffer 8 months ago
    Our seventh time to use Evolution Moving. Kemahl and Derrick were kind and careful with everything they handled. Like all the guys we've worked with from Evolution, they went above and beyond to help us. I really appreciate knowing I can trust them with previous memories. You can trust them too!
    5.0
    Two-Time Customer
    Elsie Mittel 4 years ago
    Senior lead and Kevin did an amazing job. They were both super friendly and efficient!! Have used them twice and will continue to use this company in the future!
    5.0
    Apartment and Storage Unload
    Weeberman 4 years ago
    Great experience thanks to the great team. Ricky, Kevin, and Telvin were our movers and they were super quick, careful, and courteous. We moved a two bedroom apartment and a 10x20 storage container worth of stuff into our new home all under five hours. …
    5.0

    Read more reviews on our San Antonio Google profile

    FAQ

    Questions About Moving From San Antonio to Waco

    How much does it cost to move from San Antonio to Waco?
    A studio or one-bedroom runs $1,350 to $1,550, and two or three bedrooms run $1,550 to $1,750. Homes with four bedrooms or more cost $1,750 to $2,250. Your exact figure depends on weight, access and packing. Try our route cost calculator for a quick read before your walkthrough.
    How long is the drive, and when will my things arrive?
    The trip covers 180 miles and takes about 2.8 hours of driving without traffic. Delivery usually lands within 1 day of loading. Book a dedicated truck and you get a set delivery date. A shared truck costs less and arrives inside a delivery window we confirm in writing.
    What deposit do you need, and can I finance the move?
    We hold your date with a $500 deposit per truck. Homes with four or more bedrooms usually take two trucks, which means a second deposit for those larger loads. If you would rather spread the cost, Wisetack offers 0% APR options for qualified buyers, checks eligibility with a soft credit pull and adds no fees.
    Will a bigger house in Waco raise my moving price?
    Not by itself. We price on what you ship, so empty bedrooms in a larger Woodway or Hewitt home add nothing to the bill. Cost rises only when the load grows or the new house adds stairs or long carries. Many buyers ship current furniture first and shop for the extra rooms after they settle.
    Do your trucks use SH 130 to skip Austin traffic?
    Sometimes. SH 130 runs 91 miles from I-10 near Seguin to Georgetown as a toll alternative to I-35, and every toll is collected electronically. Our drivers pick it when central Austin backs up badly. Any toll the truck pays already sits inside your price, so the route choice never changes your total.
    Should my TSTC student bring a couch to Waco?
    Usually not for Red River. Those two-bedroom, one-bath apartments come with living room furniture plus a kitchen table and chairs. Ship bedding, desk gear and clothes instead, which keeps the load light and the bill lower. If the student lands in Village Oaks or Griffith Hall, ask TSTC housing what each unit includes first.
    Is a San Antonio to Waco move regulated by the state?
    Yes. Both cities sit in Texas, so this is an intrastate move under Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rules rather than federal interstate rules. We hold the state household goods registration shown on our office cards. Your quote, inventory and paperwork follow those Texas requirements from pickup to delivery.
    What happens if my Waco closing date slips?
    We can load your San Antonio home, hold everything in storage and deliver once the Waco house is ready. Storage days are priced up front in your quote. Tell us early if the title company or builder signals a delay, so we can shift the crew instead of rushing the job.
    What should I keep with me instead of on the truck?
    Carry anything you cannot replace or will need that first night: medicines, IDs, closing papers, jewelry and chargers. Pets ride with you too. Our printable moving checklist walks through the rest of your prep week by week, from utility calls to the last box.
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