Menifee, CA → Encinitas, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Menifee to Encinitas

About 52 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,570–$2,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 250 carriers on the Menifee side and 142 in Encinitas.

52 miroad distance
1 h 36 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,570–$2,3402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Menifee, California
To: Encinitas, California
Road distance: ≈ 52 miles (44 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 36 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 250 (139 interstate)
Movers at destination: 142 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Encinitas → Menifee

Moving from Menifee to Encinitas is a short-haul move of roughly 52 road miles, heading south within California.

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 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,570 and $2,340, before packing or storage.

On the Menifee side there are 250 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (139 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.

Menifee has a population of about 118,592 and Encinitas about 61,000. Encinitas is the denser city (3,254 people per square mile versus 2,205 in Menifee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Menifee to Encinitas

Full-service estimate for 52 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$860	$1,050	$1,280
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$990	$1,210	$1,480
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,570	$1,920	$2,340
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,400	$2,930	$3,580
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,560	$4,340	$5,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$200–$290

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

Portable container

$1,070–$1,570

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

Full-service mover

$1,570–$2,340

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Menifee (origin)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461971
MC: 850730
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3442430
MC: 1118385
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (626) 241-4120 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1968191
MC: 733054
Based in: Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1485614
MC: 559663
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 264-4215 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2999800
MC: 23462
Based in: San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (661) 466-3055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3539653
MC: 1586923
Based in: Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (951) 389-3981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ditta Express LLC

USDOT: 2942627
MC: 17722
Based in: San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (951) 892-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jg & Sons Trucking INC

USDOT: 1514756
MC: 567057
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 500-1992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 250 movers in Menifee

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 Menifee to Encinitas?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $990 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,570 to $2,340 for a two-bedroom, $2,400 to $3,580 for a three-bedroom and $3,560 to $5,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Encinitas from Menifee?

About 52 road miles (44 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 36 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 Menifee 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 Menifee to Encinitas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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 Menifee–Encinitas corridor.