San Diego, CA → Bentonville, AR · Cross-country move

Movers from San Diego to Bentonville

About 1,560 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,400–$9,530, delivery in 5–10 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 57 in Bentonville.

1,560 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,400–$9,5302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Diego, California
To: Bentonville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,560 miles (1,322 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → San Diego

Bentonville sits about 1,560 miles east of San Diego, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arkansas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,400 to $9,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

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 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Bentonville about 60,000. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,528), 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 Arkansas 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 Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 1,560 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,560	$3,120	$3,810
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,840	$4,690	$5,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,400	$7,810	$9,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,250	$12,500	$15,250
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,090	$17,180	$20,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,200–$3,110

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,550

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

Full-service mover

$6,400–$9,530

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.

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 Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC

USDOT: 63585
MC: 311233
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 204-4297 Verify on FMCSA

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R & R Packaging INC

USDOT: 838084
MC: 436271
Based in: Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (479) 787-7005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC

USDOT: 1543877
MC: 574367
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (479) 271-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3219041
MC: 1006995
Based in: Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (479) 636-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Bentonville

Tips for this move

Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,810 for a studio, $3,840 to $5,720 for a one-bedroom, $6,400 to $9,530 for a two-bedroom, $10,250 to $15,250 for a three-bedroom and $14,090 to $20,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from San Diego?

About 1,560 road miles (1,322 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arkansas 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 Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,200 to $3,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,550. 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–Bentonville corridor.