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Chula Vista, CA → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Chula Vista to New Bedford

About 3,046 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,170–$15,130, delivery in 7–14 days, 440 carriers on the Chula Vista side and 80 in New Bedford.

  • 3,046 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,170–$15,1302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,046 miles (2,581 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
440 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Chula Vista

New Bedford sits about 3,046 miles northeast of Chula Vista, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $10,170 to $15,130 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 53 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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Chula Vista has a population of about 275,533 and New Bedford about 101,834. The two cities have comparable density (5,554 and 5,054 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Chula Vista to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 3,046 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,070 $4,960 $6,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,100 $7,440 $9,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,170 $12,400 $15,130
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,270 $19,850 $24,210
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,380 $27,290 $33,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,180–$5,900

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

Portable container

$3,740–$5,500

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

Full-service mover

$10,170–$15,130

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 New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

USDOT
8653
MC
105296
Based in
Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1651524
MC
607808
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

USDOT
3818613
MC
1380937
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

USDOT
4165245
MC
1601227
Based in
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003291
MC
576093
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2945834
MC
997090
Based in
Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chula Vista to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,070 to $6,050 for a studio, $6,100 to $9,080 for a one-bedroom, $10,170 to $15,130 for a two-bedroom, $16,270 to $24,210 for a three-bedroom and $22,380 to $33,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Chula Vista?

About 3,046 road miles (2,581 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Massachusetts 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 New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,180 to $5,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,500. 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–New Bedford corridor.