Rialto, CA → San Diego, CA · Short-haul move
About 108 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,460–$3,660, delivery in 1–2 days, 738 carriers on the Rialto side and 626 in San Diego.
The route from Rialto, CA to San Diego, CA covers roughly 108 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 34 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,460 and $3,660, before packing or storage.
On the Rialto side there are 738 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (411 of them authorized for interstate work), and 626 around San Diego (217 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 San Diego.
Rialto has a population of about 106,554 and San Diego about 1.4 million. The two cities have comparable density (4,316 and 4,256 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,460 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,940 | $4,800 | $5,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,410 | $6,600 | $8,050 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,460–$3,660
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.
Legal name: So Cal Petroleum Transport INC
Legal name: Scoc Services INC
Legal name: Prestige Transportation INC
Legal name: Eze Trucking LLC
Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC
Legal name: Walk With Me INC
Legal name: Ackley Enterprises INC
Legal name: Lovejoy'S Family Moving INC
Legal name: Allstate Van & Storage INC
Legal name: Sullivan Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,460 to $3,660 for a two-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a three-bedroom and $5,410 to $8,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 108 road miles (91 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 34 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Rialto and San Diego 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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 Rialto–San Diego corridor.