Alpharetta, GA → San Diego, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,228 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,820–$11,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 626 in San Diego.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to San Diego, CA covers roughly 2,228 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,820 to $11,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 626 around San Diego (217 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in San Diego.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and San Diego about 1.4 million. San Diego is the denser city (4,256 people per square mile versus 2,447 in Alpharetta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,720 | $6,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,820 | $9,530 | $11,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,510 | $15,260 | $18,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,200 | $20,980 | $25,590 |
$3,040–$4,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,010–$4,420
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,820–$11,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
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Legal name: Sullivan Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,130 to $4,650 for a studio, $4,690 to $6,980 for a one-bedroom, $7,820 to $11,630 for a two-bedroom, $12,510 to $18,610 for a three-bedroom and $17,200 to $25,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,228 road miles (1,889 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,040 to $4,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,420. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alpharetta–San Diego corridor.