San Diego, CA

Nampa, ID → San Diego, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Nampa to San Diego

About 879 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,860–$7,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 139 carriers on the Nampa side and 626 in San Diego.

  • 879 miroad distance
  • 15 h 51 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,860–$7,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 879 miles (745 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 51 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
139 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
626 (217 interstate)

Reverse: San Diego → Nampa

The route from Nampa, ID to San Diego, CA covers roughly 879 miles by road, a south-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 $4,860 to $7,240 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 15 h 51 min.

On the Nampa side there are 139 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.

Nampa has a population of about 120,384 and San Diego about 1.4 million. San Diego is the denser city (4,256 people per square mile versus 2,991 in Nampa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Idaho, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Nampa to San Diego

Full-service estimate for 879 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,950 $2,370 $2,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,920 $3,560 $4,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,860 $5,930 $7,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,780 $9,490 $11,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,700 $13,050 $15,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

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

Full-service mover

$4,860–$7,240

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 Nampa (origin)

Capital Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
762129
MC
455079
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

R S T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
52969
MC
174300
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Triple C Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349517
MC
804211
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Best Coast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2165962
MC
752622
Based in
Nampa, ID 83651 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Brutsman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2336341
MC
841482
Based in
Star, ID 83669 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 139 movers in Nampa

Near San Diego (destination)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Magic Mile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296634
MC
1044843
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (13 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 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ackley Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1868365
MC
675281
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Republic Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3369820
MC
778208
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91914 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Allstate Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
692879
MC
321079
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

The Cms Companies

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
56181
MC
127405
Based in
San Diego, CA 92111 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 626 movers in San Diego

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nampa to San Diego?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,340 for a one-bedroom, $4,860 to $7,240 for a two-bedroom, $7,780 to $11,580 for a three-bedroom and $10,700 to $15,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Diego from Nampa?

About 879 road miles (745 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 51 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 Idaho 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 Nampa to San Diego?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Nampa–San Diego corridor.