San Diego, CA → Astoria, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from San Diego to Astoria

About 1,167 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,870–$8,730, delivery in 3–7 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 11 in Astoria.

1,167 miroad distance
20 h 49 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,870–$8,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Diego, California
To: Astoria, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 1,167 miles (989 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 49 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Astoria → San Diego

Moving from San Diego to Astoria is a long-distance move of roughly 1,167 road miles, heading north from California to Oregon.

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 $5,870 to $8,730 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 49 min.

On the San Diego side there are 626 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (217 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Astoria (8 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 Astoria.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Astoria about 10,000. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,667), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from San Diego to Astoria

Full-service estimate for 1,167 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,350	$2,860	$3,490
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,520	$4,290	$5,240
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,870	$7,160	$8,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,390	$11,450	$13,970
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,910	$15,740	$19,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,330

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$5,870–$8,730

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near San Diego (origin)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

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

Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (619) 991-9424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

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

Call (858) 294-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ackley Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ackley Enterprises INC

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

Call (858) 735-9587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Republic Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lovejoy'S Family Moving INC

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

Call (951) 541-6710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allstate Van & Storage INC

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

Call (858) 746-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Cms Companies

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sullivan Moving & Storage INC

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

Call (253) 395-5432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 626 movers in San Diego

Near Astoria (destination)

City Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triple T Trucking INC

USDOT: 639381
MC: 300350
Based in: Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (503) 325-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Austin Wirkkala Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3724171
MC: 1312053
Based in: Chinook, WA 98614 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (360) 244-3571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drft Company Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Drift Company Boat Hauling LLC

USDOT: 2191875
MC: 819498
Based in: Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (503) 816-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Peaks Logistics

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4498095
Based in: Warrenton, OR 97146 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (503) 457-6169 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Stinger Trans & Ltl LLC

USDOT: 3909951
MC: 1442992
Based in: Cathlamet, WA 98612 (26 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (253) 606-7943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Commonwealth Industries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4515221
MC: 1788175
Based in: Raymond, WA 98577 (33 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (360) 593-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dk Luna Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1630749
MC: 601483
Based in: Longview, WA 98632 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (360) 232-3826 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenny'S Trucking Again

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth A White

USDOT: 674179
MC: 687495
Based in: Castle Rock, WA 98611 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (916) 599-4261 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Astoria

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,490 for a studio, $3,520 to $5,240 for a one-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,730 for a two-bedroom, $9,390 to $13,970 for a three-bedroom and $12,910 to $19,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Astoria from San Diego?

About 1,167 road miles (989 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 California into Oregon 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 San Diego to Astoria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 San Diego–Astoria corridor.