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

Movers from San Diego to Medford

About 859 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,980–$7,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 52 in Medford.

859 miroad distance
15 h 31 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,980–$7,4102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Diego, California
To: Medford, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 859 miles (728 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 31 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination: 52 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Medford → San Diego

Medford sits about 859 miles northwest of San Diego, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Oregon that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,980 to $7,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 31 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 52 around Medford (26 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 Medford.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Medford about 88,000. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 3,027), 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 Medford

Full-service estimate for 859 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,990	$2,430	$2,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,990	$3,640	$4,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,980	$6,070	$7,410
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,960	$9,710	$11,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,950	$13,360	$16,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,630

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

Full-service mover

$4,980–$7,410

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 Medford (destination)

Dash Transit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dash Delivery INC

USDOT: 1421056
MC: 747468
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (541) 665-3274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oldland Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 167502
MC: 150766
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (541) 664-7080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hall Of Fame Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3328174
MC: 1060141
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (541) 879-9409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adventure Harvest Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4194186
MC: 1616851
Based in: Eagle Point, OR 97524 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (541) 698-1470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Fillmore Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Virgil Fillmore

USDOT: 507800
MC: 259570
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (916) 718-5640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8528813
MC: 65709981
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (458) 229-8145 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyriver Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Charles Flynn

USDOT: 1740442
MC: 637414
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (541) 292-4187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Javier Andrade Mendoza

USDOT: 3445644
MC: 1120282
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 512-4889 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 52 movers in Medford

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,440 for a one-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a two-bedroom, $7,960 to $11,850 for a three-bedroom and $10,950 to $16,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Medford from San Diego?

About 859 road miles (728 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Medford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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–Medford corridor.