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Encinitas, CA

Long Beach, CA → Encinitas, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Long Beach to Encinitas

About 86 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,780–$2,640, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,558 carriers on the Long Beach side and 142 in Encinitas.

  • 86 miroad distance
  • 2 h 11 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,780–$2,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 86 miles (73 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 11 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
1,558 (664 interstate)
Movers at destination
142 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Encinitas → Long Beach

The route from Long Beach, CA to Encinitas, CA covers roughly 86 miles by road, a southeast-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 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,780 and $2,640, before packing or storage.

On the Long Beach side there are 1,558 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (664 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Encinitas (33 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 Encinitas.

Long Beach has a population of about 450,469 and Encinitas about 61,000. Long Beach is considerably denser (9,206 people per square mile versus 3,254), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Long Beach to Encinitas

Full-service estimate for 86 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $1,010 $1,230 $1,510
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,150 $1,400 $1,700
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,780 $2,170 $2,640
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,660 $3,240 $3,960
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,860 $4,710 $5,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$340

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

Portable container

$1,100–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,780–$2,640

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

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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 Long Beach (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1398199
MC
589053
Based in
Carson, CA 90810 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (310) 878-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tradelink Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
770045
MC
345513
Based in
Compton, CA 90221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (562) 983-0900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,558 movers in Long Beach

Near Encinitas (destination)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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
Call (760) 744-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pack & Crate Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
34546
MC
136200
Based in
Escondido, CA 92025 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (909) 780-1073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159029
MC
750403
Based in
Vista, CA 92081 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 598-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Barak Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4100368
MC
1564012
Based in
San Diego, CA 92121 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (619) 856-6127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grizzly Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2642040
MC
920877
Based in
San Diego, CA 92126 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (844) 474-9959 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antida Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2619707
MC
913842
Based in
San Diego, CA 92127 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 398-6994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2660024
MC
1709631
Based in
Vista, CA 92083 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 941-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Resendiz Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3398785
MC
1134994
Based in
Escondido, CA 92026 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 509-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Encinitas

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Encinitas?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,010 to $1,510 for a studio, $1,150 to $1,700 for a one-bedroom, $1,780 to $2,640 for a two-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,960 for a three-bedroom and $3,860 to $5,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Encinitas from Long Beach?

About 86 road miles (73 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Long Beach and Encinitas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Long Beach to Encinitas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 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.

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 Long Beach–Encinitas corridor.