Altman Specialty Plants LLC
- USDOT
- 440672
- MC
- 277756
- Based in
- Vista, CA 92084 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 311 trucks, 309 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Escondido, CA → Fullerton, CA · Short-haul move
About 84 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,770–$2,630, delivery in 1–2 days, 115 carriers on the Escondido side and 846 in Fullerton.
The route from Escondido, CA to Fullerton, CA covers roughly 84 miles by road, a northwest-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 2 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,770 and $2,630, before packing or storage.
On the Escondido side there are 115 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 846 around Fullerton (361 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 Fullerton.
Escondido has a population of about 146,030 and Fullerton about 138,675. Fullerton is the denser city (6,411 people per square mile versus 4,049 in Escondido), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,770 | $2,150 | $2,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,850 | $4,690 | $5,720 |
$240–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,770–$2,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Escondido, CA → Fullerton, 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 $1,000 to $1,490 for a studio, $1,140 to $1,690 for a one-bedroom, $1,770 to $2,630 for a two-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,940 for a three-bedroom and $3,850 to $5,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 84 road miles (72 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 9 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 Escondido and Fullerton 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 $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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 Escondido–Fullerton corridor.