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Wichita Falls, TX

San Diego, CA → Wichita Falls, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from San Diego to Wichita Falls

About 1,269 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,900–$8,780, delivery in 3–7 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 41 in Wichita Falls.

  • 1,269 miroad distance
  • 22 h 35 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,900–$8,7802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,269 miles (1,075 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 35 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
626 (217 interstate)
Movers at destination
41 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Wichita Falls → San Diego

Wichita Falls sits about 1,269 miles east of San Diego, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas 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 $5,900 to $8,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 35 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 41 around Wichita Falls (13 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 Wichita Falls.

San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Wichita Falls about 101,951. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,421), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from San Diego to Wichita Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,269 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,900 $7,190 $8,780
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,440 $11,510 $14,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,980 $15,820 $19,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,480

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,170

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

Full-service mover

$5,900–$8,780

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

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Distance is pre-filled for San Diego, CA → Wichita Falls, TX. 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 Wichita Falls (destination)

De LA Garza Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: De LA Garza Transport LLC

USDOT
2273309
MC
776399
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (940) 447-4997 Route Verify on FMCSA

K&d Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3916623
MC
1447415
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (469) 669-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr04 Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4462195
MC
1759923
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (909) 953-6862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Active Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4530683
MC
1796455
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (469) 831-7803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wingfield Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3584268
MC
1211815
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (940) 224-2073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blj Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4416386
MC
1735635
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76306 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (940) 730-3690 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wichita Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Wichita Valley Distributors INC

USDOT
518157
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76310 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (940) 217-6812 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&a Reliable Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4037406
MC
1526938
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (940) 232-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 41 movers in Wichita Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Wichita Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,270 for a one-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,780 for a two-bedroom, $9,440 to $14,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,980 to $19,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wichita Falls from San Diego?

About 1,269 road miles (1,075 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Wichita Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,170. 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–Wichita Falls corridor.