Altman Specialty Plants LLC
- USDOT
- 440672
- MC
- 277756
- Based in
- Vista, CA 92084 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 311 trucks, 309 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Oceanside, CA → Centennial, CO · Long-distance move
About 966 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 113 carriers on the Oceanside side and 826 in Centennial.
The route from Oceanside, CA to Centennial, CO covers roughly 966 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,290 to $7,870 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 17 h 21 min.
On the Oceanside side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 826 around Centennial (318 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 Centennial.
Oceanside has a population of about 170,483 and Centennial about 108,658. The two cities have comparable density (4,215 and 3,650 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,290 | $6,450 | $7,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,460 | $10,320 | $12,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,630 | $14,190 | $17,310 |
$1,440–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,880–$2,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,290–$7,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oceanside, CA → Centennial, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Araya Construction INC
Legal name: Robert J Burg
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Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,870 for a two-bedroom, $8,460 to $12,590 for a three-bedroom and $11,630 to $17,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 966 road miles (819 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 21 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 California into Colorado 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 $1,440 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Oceanside–Centennial corridor.