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 → Moreno Valley, CA · Short-haul move
About 71 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,690–$2,510, delivery in 1–2 days, 142 carriers on the Encinitas side and 861 in Moreno Valley.
The route from Encinitas, CA to Moreno Valley, CA covers roughly 71 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 55 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,690 and $2,510, before packing or storage.
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 861 around Moreno Valley (478 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 Moreno Valley.
Encinitas has a population of about 61,000 and Moreno Valley about 214,263. The two cities have comparable density (3,254 and 4,067 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $950 | $1,150 | $1,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,550 | $3,110 | $3,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,730 | $4,550 | $5,550 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,690–$2,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Encinitas, CA → Moreno Valley, CA. 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 $950 to $1,410 for a studio, $1,080 to $1,610 for a one-bedroom, $1,690 to $2,510 for a two-bedroom, $2,550 to $3,790 for a three-bedroom and $3,730 to $5,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 71 road miles (60 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 55 min.
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.
No. Because both Encinitas and Moreno Valley 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–Moreno Valley corridor.