Chula Vista, CA

Farmington, NM → Chula Vista, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Farmington to Chula Vista

About 681 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 18 carriers on the Farmington side and 440 in Chula Vista.

  • 681 miroad distance
  • 12 h 27 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,200–$6,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 681 miles (577 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 27 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
18 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination
440 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Chula Vista → Farmington

The route from Farmington, NM to Chula Vista, CA covers roughly 681 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,200 to $6,240 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 12 h 27 min.

On the Farmington side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 440 around Chula Vista (159 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 Chula Vista.

Farmington has a population of about 46,000 and Chula Vista about 275,533. Chula Vista is the denser city (5,554 people per square mile versus 1,353 in Farmington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Farmington to Chula Vista

Full-service estimate for 681 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,680 $2,050 $2,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,520 $3,070 $3,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,710 $8,190 $9,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,230 $11,260 $13,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$4,200–$6,240

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Farmington (origin)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407421
MC
1097825
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1547269
MC
575049
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4113688
MC
1571779
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2197486
MC
762577
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4345820
MC
1698556
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043152
MC
436625
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
602854
MC
475333
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1088138
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 18 movers in Farmington

Near Chula Vista (destination)

Crown Xpress Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1099085
MC
453813
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Esquer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
752830
MC
340729
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Jlx INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2563169
MC
894648
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mat Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476079
MC
1145709
Based in
Coronado, CA 92118 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Atlas Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
668059
MC
312552
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Hjm International Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4611786
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 440 movers in Chula Vista

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Farmington to Chula Vista?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,990 for a three-bedroom and $9,230 to $13,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chula Vista from Farmington?

About 681 road miles (577 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Mexico 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 Farmington to Chula Vista?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,390. 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 Farmington–Chula Vista corridor.