Shipping a Car from San Antonio, TX to Savannah, GA
Moving a car from San Antonio to Savannah means about 1,247 miles heading east, through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Transit after dispatch is about 2–3 days (25 hours of driving, plus stops). It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
What San Antonio to Savannah Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $750–$1,060 on this route, or $0.73 for each of the 1,247 miles. Enclosed shipping adds about 45% ($1,090–$1,535), while SUV and truck surcharges bring open pricing to $840–$1,185. A comparable-length trip, Charlotte, NC to San Antonio, TX (1,314 mi), is priced at $790–$1,120. Delivery to Augusta, 114 miles from Savannah, would be $720–$1,020. If you can start from Austin (74 mi away) the estimate is $705–$1,000, $45 cheaper.
| Transport Type | Vehicle | Estimated Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $750–$1,060 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $840–$1,185 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $840–$1,185 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,090–$1,535 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in San Antonio. San Antonio has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. Trucks working San Antonio lean on I-10, I-35 and I-37. The nearest major airport, San Antonio International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Delivery in Savannah. Savannah has port activity, so imported or exported vehicles may need extra release time. The nearest major airport, Hilton Head International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95.
Timing and Seasonality
San Antonio has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. From June to November, tropical weather can force carriers to reroute near the coast, so leave a few spare days. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,247 miles. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Georgia, hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Expect hurricane-season exposure and heavy rain in Louisiana. In Alabama, I-65 and I-20/I-59 carry most freight, with Birmingham as the main junction. In Georgia, I-75, I-85 and I-20 converge on Atlanta, where traffic is heavy. Houston (TX) and Baton Rouge (LA) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Mention military orders. Service members should say so when quoting; some carriers hold space for orders-driven moves.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from San Antonio can change the price on a 1,247-mile lane.
- Have a storm plan. For coastal legs from June to November, agree on a backup date up front.