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Chula Vista, CA

Virginia Beach, VA → Chula Vista, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Virginia Beach to Chula Vista

About 2,747 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,010–$13,400, delivery in 7–14 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 440 in Chula Vista.

  • 2,747 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,010–$13,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,747 miles (2,328 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination
440 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Chula Vista → Virginia Beach

Chula Vista sits about 2,747 miles west of Virginia Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,010 to $13,400 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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 of them authorized for interstate work), and 440 around Chula Vista (159 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 Chula Vista.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Chula Vista about 275,533. Chula Vista is the denser city (5,554 people per square mile versus 1,878 in Virginia Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Chula Vista

Full-service estimate for 2,747 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,400 $6,590 $8,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,010 $10,980 $13,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,410 $17,570 $21,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,810 $24,160 $29,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,870–$5,470

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

Portable container

$3,470–$5,110

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

Full-service mover

$9,010–$13,400

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 Virginia Beach (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

Near Chula Vista (destination)

Crown Xpress Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1099085
MC
453813
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (619) 666-1680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esquer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Multimodal Esquer INC

USDOT
752830
MC
340729
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (619) 737-6882 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jlx INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jl Xpress INC

USDOT
2563169
MC
894648
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (619) 671-2020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (3 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlas Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
668059
MC
312552
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (619) 489-2324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjm International Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4611786
Based in
San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (619) 407-0426 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 440 movers in Chula Vista

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Chula Vista?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,600 to $5,360 for a studio, $5,400 to $8,040 for a one-bedroom, $9,010 to $13,400 for a two-bedroom, $14,410 to $21,440 for a three-bedroom and $19,810 to $29,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chula Vista from Virginia Beach?

About 2,747 road miles (2,328 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 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 Virginia into California 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 Virginia Beach to Chula Vista?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,870 to $5,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,470 to $5,110. 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 Virginia Beach–Chula Vista corridor.