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 → Ukiah, CA · Long-distance move
About 633 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,640–$6,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 142 carriers on the Encinitas side and 15 in Ukiah.
The route from Encinitas, CA to Ukiah, CA covers roughly 633 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,640 to $6,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 37 min.
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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
Encinitas has a population of about 61,000 and Ukiah about 17,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,254 and 3,484 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,260 | $2,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,400 | $4,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,640 | $5,660 | $6,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,420 | $9,050 | $11,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,210 | $12,450 | $15,190 |
$950–$1,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,640–$6,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Encinitas, CA → Ukiah, 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 $1,860 to $2,760 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,140 for a one-bedroom, $4,640 to $6,900 for a two-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,050 for a three-bedroom and $10,210 to $15,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 633 road miles (536 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
No. Because both Encinitas and Ukiah 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 $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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–Ukiah corridor.