LTL San Antonio to Indianapolis
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Median $265/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in San Antonio and where it drops off in Indianapolis. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2654-dayFlat to any drop-off in Indianapolis
- $2594-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Indianapolis
- $2744-dayFlat to any drop-off in Indianapolis
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: San Antonio to Indianapolis
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $259All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $246 | 3 days | -$13 |
| XPO Logistics | $272 | 2 days | +$13 |
| RL Carriers | $317 | 3 days | +$58 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $319 | 6 days | +$60 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $342 | 3 days | +$83 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $372 | 6 days | +$113 |
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San Antonio (78205) → Indianapolis (46204)
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 ↓$395–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the San Antonio to Indianapolis lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | R+L Carriers | SAIA | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26.5% | 25.7% | 25.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $225 | $166 | $125–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $225 | $157 | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $225 | $174 | $110–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $0 | $0 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $100 | $64 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $775+ | $561+ | $395–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), SAIA 170-D Rules Tariff (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on San Antonio to Indianapolis
How Warp routes the San Antonio to Indianapolis lane
LTL freight from San Antonio to Indianapolis
San Antonio to Indianapolis is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $246 to $372 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 6 days.
Warp prices this lane at $259 per pallet with 4-day transit through the Houston cross-dock facility.
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.
Indianapolis earns the Crossroads of America title in freight as much as anything else. I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, and I-465 all converge in the metro, and the city sits within a one-day drive of roughly 80 percent of the US population.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from San Antonio to Indianapolis
A single pallet moving from San Antonio to Indianapolis over 1,171 miles emits approximately 73 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 1,885 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 7 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 San Antonio to Indianapolis?
LTL shipping from San Antonio to Indianapolis starts at $259 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $246 to $372 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from San Antonio to Indianapolis?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the San Antonio to Indianapolis lane, the rate is $259 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 San Antonio to Indianapolis lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from San Antonio to Indianapolis, including scan events at the Houston and Indianapolis cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 4 days through 2 cross-dock facilities 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 San Antonio to Indianapolis?
Warp LTL transit from San Antonio to Indianapolis is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 6 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston and Indianapolis cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the San Antonio to Indianapolis corridor?
Freight on the San Antonio to Indianapolis lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Indianapolis cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Midwest retail replenishment and manufacturing distribution.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from San Antonio to Indianapolis?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for San Antonio to Indianapolis in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $259 with 12 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 San Antonio to Indianapolis?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $259 per pallet on San Antonio to Indianapolis includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $246 to $372 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Houston and Indianapolis cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the San Antonio to Indianapolis lane?
Every carrier on the San Antonio to Indianapolis lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Houston cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. 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 San Antonio to Indianapolis?
A single pallet moving from San Antonio to Indianapolis via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 73 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,171-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,885 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).
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