Chula Vista, CA → Coronado, CA · Local move

Movers from Chula Vista to Coronado

About 11 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,330–$1,980, delivery in 0–1 days, 440 carriers on the Chula Vista side and 193 in Coronado.

11 miroad distance
21 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,330–$1,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chula Vista, California
To: Coronado, California
Road distance: ≈ 11 miles (8 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 440 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination: 193 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Coronado → Chula Vista

Coronado sits about 11 miles west of Chula Vista, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,330 and $1,980, before packing or storage.

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 193 around Coronado (66 interstate). For an in-state 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 Coronado.

Chula Vista has a population of about 275,533 and Coronado about 21,000. Chula Vista is considerably denser (5,554 people per square mile versus 2,587), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Chula Vista to Coronado

Full-service estimate for 11 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$680	$830	$1,010
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$810	$990	$1,210
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,330	$1,620	$1,980
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,100	$2,560	$3,120
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,180	$3,880	$4,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$230

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,510

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

Full-service mover

$1,330–$1,980

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Coronado (destination)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT: 927424
MC: 400335
Based in: San Diego, CA 92110 (8 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 (6 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 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Direct & Export Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3208894
MC: 1072778
Based in: Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (619) 638-0473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Id Enterprise INC

USDOT: 2771974
MC: 1160494
Based in: Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (619) 244-6009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jesse Fernando Leal Rivera

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jessie Fernando Leal Rivera

USDOT: 3804829
MC: 1370841
Based in: San Ysidro, CA 92173 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (619) 862-1508 Route Verify on FMCSA

National City Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: National City Transfer & Storage Co INC

USDOT: 56567
MC: 66993
Based in: National City, CA 91950 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (619) 477-2774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dynapack Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3144828
MC: 101534
Based in: Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (619) 962-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 193 movers in Coronado

Tips for this move

Ask for an hourly quote with a not-to-exceed cap; local crews in Chula Vista bill from the moment they leave the warehouse.
Reserve loading-zone parking or a building elevator in advance—waiting time is billable.
Move on a weekday if you can; weekend and month-end slots fill first and cost more.
Disassemble beds and desks yourself to trim an hour off the crew's time.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $680 to $1,010 for a studio, $810 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,330 to $1,980 for a two-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,120 for a three-bedroom and $3,180 to $4,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Coronado from Chula Vista?

About 11 road miles (8 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Chula Vista and Coronado are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Chula Vista to Coronado?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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–Coronado corridor.