Moab, UT → San Diego, CA · Long-distance move
About 687 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 626 in San Diego.
Moving from Moab to San Diego is a long-distance move of roughly 687 road miles, heading southwest from Utah to California.
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 $4,370 to $6,500 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 33 min.
On the Moab side there are 1 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 626 around San Diego (217 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 San Diego.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and San Diego about 1.4 million. San Diego is the denser city (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,118 in Moab), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Utah, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,190 | $3,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,370 | $5,320 | $6,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,980 | $8,520 | $10,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,600 | $11,710 | $14,290 |
$1,010–$1,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,630–$2,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,370–$6,500
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,900 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,500 for a two-bedroom, $6,980 to $10,390 for a three-bedroom and $9,600 to $14,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 687 road miles (582 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 33 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.
Yes. Crossing from Utah 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,400. 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 Moab–San Diego corridor.