Park City, UT → Carlsbad, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Park City to Carlsbad

About 720 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 34 carriers on the Park City side and 85 in Carlsbad.

720 miroad distance
13 h 7 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,460–$6,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Park City, Utah
To: Carlsbad, California
Road distance: ≈ 720 miles (610 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 7 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 34 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 85 (27 interstate)

Reverse: Carlsbad → Park City

The route from Park City, UT to Carlsbad, CA covers roughly 720 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,460 to $6,630 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 13 h 7 min.

On the Park City side there are 34 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Carlsbad (27 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 Carlsbad.

Park City has a population of about 8,000 and Carlsbad about 112,260. Carlsbad is the denser city (3,036 people per square mile versus 376 in Park City), 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.

Cost of moving from Park City to Carlsbad

Full-service estimate for 720 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,780	$2,170	$2,650
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,680	$3,260	$3,980
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,460	$5,440	$6,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,130	$8,700	$10,610
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,810	$11,960	$14,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$4,460–$6,630

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Park City (origin)

Hulx Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3570506
MC: 1202557
Based in: Sandy, UT 84092 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (888) 520-2487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hisa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1532897
MC: 578074
Based in: Sandy, UT 84092 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (801) 649-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Pack Moving & Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: We Pack

USDOT: 4088459
MC: 1818188
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (435) 640-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Auranova Luxury Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4509823
MC: 1785257
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (435) 731-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Pyramid93 A Professional Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4196038
MC: 1617862
Based in: Cotton Wood Heights, UT 84121 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Route Verify on FMCSA

Snowbird Ski Resort

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1107963
Based in: Snowbird, UT 84092 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (801) 933-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Junk In Our Trunk LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4079375
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (435) 800-7818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bumper Dump Waste And Recycle

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2597530
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (435) 654-7488 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 34 movers in Park City

Near Carlsbad (destination)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 440672
MC: 277756
Based in: Vista, CA 92084 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 311 trucks, 309 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (760) 744-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cronus Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1840993
MC: 701726
Based in: Oceanside, CA 92057 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (760) 618-0707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2159029
MC: 750403
Based in: Vista, CA 92081 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (760) 598-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2660024
MC: 1709631
Based in: Vista, CA 92083 (5 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 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (760) 509-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antida Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2619707
MC: 913842
Based in: San Diego, CA 92127 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (619) 398-6994 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&r Moving & Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2925375
MC: 987038
Based in: Carlsbad, CA 92011 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (619) 807-0772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of North Vista San Marcos

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Araya Construction INC

USDOT: 2129355
Based in: San Marcos, CA 92069 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (760) 758-3454 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Carlsbad

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Park City to Carlsbad?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,630 for a two-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,610 for a three-bedroom and $9,810 to $14,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carlsbad from Park City?

About 720 road miles (610 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 7 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Park City to Carlsbad?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,450. 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 Park City–Carlsbad corridor.