Altman Specialty Plants LLC
- USDOT
- 440672
- MC
- 277756
- Based in
- Vista, CA 92084 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 311 trucks, 309 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Encinitas, CA → Killeen, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,357 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,140–$9,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 142 carriers on the Encinitas side and 147 in Killeen.
The route from Encinitas, CA to Killeen, TX covers roughly 1,357 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $6,140 to $9,140 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Encinitas side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 147 around Killeen (55 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 Killeen.
Encinitas has a population of about 61,000 and Killeen about 161,883. The two cities have comparable density (3,254 and 2,794 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,460 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,490 | $9,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,830 | $11,980 | $14,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,510 | $16,480 | $20,100 |
$1,990–$2,820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,230–$3,280
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,140–$9,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Encinitas, CA → Killeen, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,460 to $3,660 for a studio, $3,690 to $5,480 for a one-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,140 for a two-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,620 for a three-bedroom and $13,510 to $20,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,357 road miles (1,150 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,990 to $2,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,280. 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.
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 Encinitas–Killeen corridor.