Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Rio Rancho, NM to San Antonio, TX step deck rate
$2,422step deck
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.29
- Distance
- 736 mi
- Typical range
- $2,035–$2,810
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Rio Rancho to San Antonio price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,680
- Fuel
- $742
- All-in estimate
- $2,422
Return trip
San Antonio → Rio Rancho$3,474This direction runs 30% below the return trip. Leaving NM prices below the national average and arriving in TX prices below it.
Rio Rancho to San Antonio by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,812 | $2.46 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,161 | $2.94 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,218 | $3.01 | |
| Step deck | $2,422 | $3.29 | |
| Power only | $1,584 | $2.15 | |
| Hotshot | $1,195 | $1.62 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,177 | $1.60 | |
| Sprinter van | $725 | $0.98 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Rio Rancho
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $7,396 | $3.46 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,468 | $3.12 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,608 | $2.73 |
| Houston, TX | $2,799 | $3.12 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,715 | $4.42 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $6,820 | $3.31 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,335 | $3.19 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,340 | $3.34 |
More lanes into San Antonio
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,469 | $3.46 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,881 | $4.83 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,529 | $4.47 |
| Houston, TX | $1,471 | $6.57 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,980 | $2.98 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,512 | $3.10 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,482 | $4.89 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,679 | $5.63 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Rio Rancho, NM to San Antonio, TX?
A Step deck from Rio Rancho, NM to San Antonio, TX is estimated at $2,422 all-in in October 2026, or $3.29 a mile over about 736 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,035 and $2,810.
How far is Rio Rancho, NM from San Antonio, TX by truck?
About 736 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $742 of the $2,422 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,680 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Antonio, TX to Rio Rancho, NM?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,474, which makes Rio Rancho, NM to San Antonio, TX 30% cheaper. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →