San Diego, CA → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from San Diego to Salt Lake City

About 732 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,490–$6,680, delivery in 2–5 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

732 miroad distance
13 h 19 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,490–$6,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Diego, California
To: Salt Lake City, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 732 miles (621 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 19 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination: 531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → San Diego

Moving from San Diego to Salt Lake City is a long-distance move of roughly 732 road miles, heading northeast from California to Utah.

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 $4,490 to $6,680 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 13 h 19 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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Salt Lake City about 218,428. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,811), 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 Utah 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 Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 732 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,800	$2,190	$2,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,700	$3,290	$4,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,490	$5,480	$6,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,190	$8,770	$10,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,880	$12,050	$14,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,050–$1,490

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,460

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

Full-service mover

$4,490–$6,680

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 Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT: 28406
MC: 124679
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT: 240026
MC: 1768668
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1122
MC: 298841
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1489050
MC: 560561
Based in: North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 264719
MC: 128761
Based in: West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2105569
MC: 734376
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT: 3547550
MC: 1186875
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1758533
MC: 643099
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

Tips for this move

Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,010 for a one-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,680 for a two-bedroom, $7,190 to $10,690 for a three-bedroom and $9,880 to $14,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from San Diego?

About 732 road miles (621 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 19 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 Utah 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 Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,050 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.