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Chula Vista, CA

Brownsville, TX → Chula Vista, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Brownsville to Chula Vista

About 1,489 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,510–$9,680, delivery in 3–7 days, 111 carriers on the Brownsville side and 440 in Chula Vista.

  • 1,489 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,510–$9,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,489 miles (1,262 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
111 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
440 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Chula Vista → Brownsville

Moving from Brownsville to Chula Vista is a long-distance move of roughly 1,489 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to California.

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 $6,510 to $9,680 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Brownsville side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 440 around Chula Vista (159 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 Chula Vista.

Brownsville has a population of about 192,957 and Chula Vista about 275,533. Chula Vista is the denser city (5,554 people per square mile versus 1,420 in Brownsville), 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 Brownsville to Chula Vista

Full-service estimate for 1,489 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,900 $4,760 $5,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,510 $7,940 $9,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,410 $12,700 $15,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,320 $17,460 $21,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,450

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

Full-service mover

$6,510–$9,680

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 Brownsville (origin)

Codysur Trucks INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1184128
MC
473281
Based in
San Benito, TX 78586 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
141 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (956) 276-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
136490
MC
118341
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 945-4511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salinas Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2422693
MC
834541
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (956) 621-0439 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Joya Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1675050
MC
615603
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Route Verify on FMCSA

Tvs Trucking And Oilfield Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392510
MC
849858
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (956) 521-3959 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1807989
MC
833363
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (956) 626-1049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chema'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
954536
MC
408540
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (956) 838-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blamar Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
919429
MC
397547
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (956) 350-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Brownsville

Near Chula Vista (destination)

Crown Xpress Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1099085
MC
453813
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (619) 666-1680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esquer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Multimodal Esquer INC

USDOT
752830
MC
340729
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (619) 737-6882 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jlx INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jl Xpress INC

USDOT
2563169
MC
894648
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (619) 671-2020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (3 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlas Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
668059
MC
312552
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (619) 489-2324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjm International Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4611786
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (619) 407-0426 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 440 movers in Chula Vista

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Brownsville to Chula Vista?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,900 to $5,810 for a one-bedroom, $6,510 to $9,680 for a two-bedroom, $10,410 to $15,490 for a three-bedroom and $14,320 to $21,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chula Vista from Brownsville?

About 1,489 road miles (1,262 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Brownsville to Chula Vista?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,450. 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 Brownsville–Chula Vista corridor.