San Diego, CA → Avondale, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from San Diego to Avondale

About 331 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,680, delivery in 1–3 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 311 in Avondale.

331 miroad distance
6 h 24 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,150–$4,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Diego, California
To: Avondale, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 331 miles (280 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 24 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination: 311 (138 interstate)

Reverse: Avondale → San Diego

Moving from San Diego to Avondale is a regional long-distance move of roughly 331 road miles, heading east from California to Arizona.

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 $3,150 to $4,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 24 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 311 around Avondale (138 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 Avondale.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Avondale about 100,983. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,889), 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 Arizona 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 Avondale

Full-service estimate for 331 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,700	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,890	$2,300	$2,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,150	$3,840	$4,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,040	$6,140	$7,490
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,920	$8,440	$10,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$490–$690

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

Portable container

$1,320–$1,930

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

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,680

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 Avondale (destination)

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 54283
MC: 136818
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT: 4231291
MC: 1637048
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85035 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT: 902604
MC: 162691
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85041 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1788508
MC: 651505
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Englund Equipment Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 95333
MC: 129510
Based in: Avondale, AZ 85323 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (623) 936-3365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Windy City West LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2864614
MC: 959847
Based in: Pheonix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (623) 688-4449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dircks Moving & Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dircks Moving Services INC

USDOT: 923640
MC: 398594
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 267-9401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Impact Diversity Express Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2893224
MC: 972024
Based in: Tolleson, AZ 85353 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 311 movers in Avondale

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,680 for a two-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,490 for a three-bedroom and $6,920 to $10,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Avondale from San Diego?

About 331 road miles (280 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 24 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Avondale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,930. 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–Avondale corridor.