Mat Express
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
San Diego, CA → Escondido, CA · Local move
About 26 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 0–1 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 115 in Escondido.
Escondido sits about 26 miles north of San Diego, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
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 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, before packing or storage.
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 115 around Escondido (40 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 Escondido.
San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Escondido about 146,030. The two cities have comparable density (4,256 and 4,049 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $750 | $910 | $1,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $880 | $1,070 | $1,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,210 | $2,690 | $3,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,940 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,420–$2,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Diego, CA → Escondido, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $750 to $1,110 for a studio, $880 to $1,310 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a three-bedroom and $3,320 to $4,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 26 road miles (22 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both San Diego and Escondido 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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 San Diego–Escondido corridor.