Chula Vista, CA → Alexandria, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Chula Vista to Alexandria

About 2,669 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,860–$13,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 440 carriers on the Chula Vista side and 1,203 in Alexandria.

2,669 miroad distance
46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,860–$13,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chula Vista, California
To: Alexandria, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,669 miles (2,262 straight-line)
Drive time: 46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 440 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,203 (740 interstate)

Reverse: Alexandria → Chula Vista

Moving from Chula Vista to Alexandria is a cross-country move of roughly 2,669 road miles, heading east from California to Virginia.

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 $8,860 to $13,190 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 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Chula Vista side there are 440 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (159 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.

Chula Vista has a population of about 275,533 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 5,554 in Chula Vista), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Chula Vista to Alexandria

Full-service estimate for 2,669 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,550	$4,320	$5,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,320	$6,490	$7,910
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,860	$10,810	$13,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,180	$17,300	$21,100
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,500	$23,780	$29,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,640–$5,140

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

Portable container

$3,400–$5,000

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

Full-service mover

$8,860–$13,190

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 Chula Vista (origin)

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

Near Alexandria (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lopez Trucking Ii LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 818933
MC: 49847
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 43 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 372-1540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Services Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC

USDOT: 819924
MC: 312495
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 495-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,203 movers in Alexandria

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Alexandria accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,550 to $5,280 for a studio, $5,320 to $7,910 for a one-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,190 for a two-bedroom, $14,180 to $21,100 for a three-bedroom and $19,500 to $29,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alexandria from Chula Vista?

About 2,669 road miles (2,262 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Virginia 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 Chula Vista to Alexandria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,640 to $5,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,400 to $5,000. 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 Chula Vista–Alexandria corridor.