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Davenport, IA → San Diego, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Davenport to San Diego

About 1,855 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,000–$10,420, delivery in 5–10 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 626 in San Diego.

  • 1,855 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,000–$10,4202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,855 miles (1,572 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
98 (78 interstate)
Movers at destination
626 (217 interstate)

Reverse: San Diego → Davenport

Moving from Davenport to San Diego is a cross-country move of roughly 1,855 road miles, heading west from Iowa 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 $7,000 to $10,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Davenport side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (78 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.

Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and San Diego about 1.4 million. San Diego is the denser city (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,594 in Davenport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Davenport to San Diego

Full-service estimate for 1,855 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,800 $3,420 $4,170
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,000 $8,540 $10,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,200 $13,660 $16,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,400 $18,780 $22,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,660–$3,750

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

Portable container

$2,680–$3,930

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

Full-service mover

$7,000–$10,420

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 Davenport (origin)

Mdn Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3205071
MC
1398328
Based in
Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
275 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (815) 306-3480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2525328
MC
716792
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boost Express Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2453637
MC
847181
Based in
Davenport, IA 52801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (708) 253-8182 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9539980
MC
94140758
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & B Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1731359
MC
634361
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (563) 200-5510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bruce Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bruce R Petty INC

USDOT
873780
MC
693855
Based in
Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (563) 323-5435 Route Verify on FMCSA

D T S Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1708832
MC
627000
Based in
Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (563) 570-4596 Route Verify on FMCSA

F And A Truck Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357533
MC
1074590
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (563) 381-0256 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Davenport

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 Davenport to San Diego?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,170 for a studio, $4,200 to $6,250 for a one-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,420 for a two-bedroom, $11,200 to $16,670 for a three-bedroom and $15,400 to $22,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Diego from Davenport?

About 1,855 road miles (1,572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Iowa 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 Davenport to San Diego?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,660 to $3,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,680 to $3,930. 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 Davenport–San Diego corridor.