LTL Lafayette to San Antonio
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Median $928/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Lafayette and where it drops off in San Antonio. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $9281-day
- $9111-day
- $9401-day
- $9331-day
- $9171-day
- $9451-day
- $9191-day
- $9031-dayBest
- $9311-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Lafayette to San Antonio
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 17, 2026
+3 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $903All in, surcharge free | 1 day | |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $193 | 1 day | -$710 |
| RL Carriers | $248 | 2 days | -$655 |
| XPO Logistics | $301 | 2 days | -$602 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $321 | 2 days | -$582 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $322 | 1 day | -$581 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $343 | 1 day | -$560 |
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Lafayette (70501) → San Antonio (78205)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$400–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Lafayette to San Antonio lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Economy | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 27% | 28.5% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $195 | $125–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $195 | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $205 | $110–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $68 | $40 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $26 | $61 | $26–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $713+ | $696+ | $400–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Lafayette to San Antonio
How Warp routes the Lafayette to San Antonio lane
LTL freight from Lafayette to San Antonio
Lafayette to San Antonio is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $193 to $343 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days. Warp prices this lane at $903 per pallet with 1-day transit.
Lafayette is the commercial center of Acadiana and the second-largest city in Louisiana.
The oil and gas industry has historically defined this market, and that influence is still visible in the freight mix: oilfield equipment supply, chemical distribution, and industrial materials move alongside a growing retail and food service economy.
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and a critical node on the I-35 corridor connecting the Mexican border at Laredo to Austin, Dallas, and the Midwest.
The metro's freight character is shaped by that border proximity: post-clearance freight staging from Laredo, automotive supply for Toyota's Texas manufacturing plant in south San Antonio, and aerospace and defense supply for Port San Antonio are the defining verticals.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Lafayette to San Antonio
A single pallet moving from Lafayette to San Antonio over 411 miles emits approximately 25 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 662 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload.
For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 3 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Lafayette to San Antonio?
LTL shipping from Lafayette to San Antonio starts at $903 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $193 to $343 before surcharges.
Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate. Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Lafayette to San Antonio?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Lafayette to San Antonio lane, the rate is $903 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet.
The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges. No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Lafayette to San Antonio lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Lafayette to San Antonio, including scan events at the Houston cross-dock.
Transit on this lane is 1 day through 1 cross-dock facility instead of 3 to 5 terminals. The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load.
Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Lafayette to San Antonio?
Warp LTL transit from Lafayette to San Antonio is 1 day. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 2 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Lafayette to San Antonio corridor?
The Houston cross-dock handles freight on the Lafayette to San Antonio lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Lafayette and a dedicated line-haul moves the freight to the Houston cross-dock for sortation and local delivery in San Antonio.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Lafayette to San Antonio?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Lafayette to San Antonio in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $903 with 11 carriers available for comparison.
No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes. The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Lafayette to San Antonio?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $903 per pallet on Lafayette to San Antonio includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery.
Traditional carriers on this lane range from $193 to $343 before surcharges. Warp routes freight through the Houston cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 1 day.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Lafayette to San Antonio lane?
Every carrier on the Lafayette to San Antonio lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Lafayette to San Antonio?
A single pallet moving from Lafayette to San Antonio via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 25 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 411-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 662 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
How much does LTL freight from Lafayette to San Antonio cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Lafayette to San Antonio starts at $193, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 12 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/lafayette-to-san-antonio.
How fast is LTL shipping from Lafayette to San Antonio?
1 business day via Warp's Houston cross-dock. Same-week pickup is standard.
Transit times reflect Warp LTL service; carrier-direct LTL options on this lane may run 1-2 days slower depending on the carrier's linehaul schedule.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Lafayette to San Antonio?
On the Lafayette to San Antonio lane, AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION posts the cheapest base rate at $193 per pallet (snapshot 2026-05-17).
Warp LTL's rate is $903 per pallet — the all-inclusive invoice (no fuel surcharge, no accessorials), so a typical shipment with one or two add-ons can land cheaper on Warp despite the higher base.
Can I book LTL from Lafayette to San Antonio online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/lafayette-to-san-antonio — enter origin ZIP, destination ZIP, pallet count, and weight, then book in 60 seconds with a card on file.
No sales call, no broker callback, no minimum volume. Pickups available same-week, often next-day depending on carrier availability.
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