Amarillo, TX → San Diego, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Amarillo to San Diego

About 1,051 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,300–$7,880, delivery in 3–7 days, 82 carriers on the Amarillo side and 626 in San Diego.

1,051 miroad distance
18 h 49 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,300–$7,8802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Amarillo, Texas
To: San Diego, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,051 miles (891 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 49 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 82 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination: 626 (217 interstate)

Reverse: San Diego → Amarillo

The route from Amarillo, TX to San Diego, CA covers roughly 1,051 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,300 to $7,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 49 min.

On the Amarillo side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 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.

Amarillo has a population of about 205,130 and San Diego about 1.4 million. San Diego is the denser city (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,959 in Amarillo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Amarillo to San Diego

Full-service estimate for 1,051 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,580	$3,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,180	$3,870	$4,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,300	$6,460	$7,880
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,470	$10,330	$12,610
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,650	$14,210	$17,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,160

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,960–$2,880

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,300–$7,880

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Amarillo (origin)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1805503
MC: 658792
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 372-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2257395
MC: 268796
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (806) 242-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465051
MC: 957350
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (806) 731-4720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3260407
MC: 1027740
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (806) 680-0774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3348053
MC: 1069858
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (806) 584-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1953681
MC: 699614
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (806) 350-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3737604
MC: 1321822
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (915) 238-0696 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3561243
MC: 1196089
Based in: Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (806) 341-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Amarillo

Near San Diego (destination)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT: 927424
MC: 400335
Based in: San Diego, CA 92110 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magic Mile LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3296634
MC: 1044843
Based in: Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 45 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (619) 991-9424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT: 3312065
MC: 1052279
Based in: Chula Vista, CA 91910 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (858) 294-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3476079
MC: 1145709
Based in: Coronado, CA 92118 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ackley Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ackley Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1868365
MC: 675281
Based in: Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (858) 735-9587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Republic Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lovejoy'S Family Moving INC

USDOT: 3369820
MC: 778208
Based in: Chula Vista, CA 91914 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (951) 541-6710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allstate Van & Storage INC

USDOT: 692879
MC: 321079
Based in: Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (858) 746-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Cms Companies

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sullivan Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 56181
MC: 127405
Based in: San Diego, CA 92111 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (253) 395-5432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 626 movers in San Diego

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to San Diego?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,730 for a one-bedroom, $5,300 to $7,880 for a two-bedroom, $8,470 to $12,610 for a three-bedroom and $11,650 to $17,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Diego from Amarillo?

About 1,051 road miles (891 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Amarillo to San Diego?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Amarillo–San Diego corridor.