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St. Augustine, FL

San Diego, CA → St. Augustine, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from San Diego to St. Augustine

About 2,494 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,440–$12,550, delivery in 7–14 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 71 in St. Augustine.

  • 2,494 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,440–$12,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,494 miles (2,113 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → San Diego

The route from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL covers roughly 2,494 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $8,440 to $12,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 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 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and St. Augustine about 16,000. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,505), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from San Diego to St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 2,494 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,020
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,060 $6,170 $7,530
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,440 $10,290 $12,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,500 $16,460 $20,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,560 $22,630 $27,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,890

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

Portable container

$3,250–$4,770

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

Full-service mover

$8,440–$12,550

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for San Diego, CA → St. Augustine, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 St. Augustine (destination)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1633941
MC
602443
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480971
MC
858578
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4309942
MC
1679736
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
314177
MC
207187
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT
1447613
MC
547090
Based in
Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014357
MC
717943
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT
3262059
MC
1028487
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4574830
MC
1820223
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Diego to St. Augustine?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,370 to $5,020 for a studio, $5,060 to $7,530 for a one-bedroom, $8,440 to $12,550 for a two-bedroom, $13,500 to $20,080 for a three-bedroom and $18,560 to $27,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from San Diego?

About 2,494 road miles (2,113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Florida 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 St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,250 to $4,770. 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–St. Augustine corridor.