Bonita, CA Movers for the Sweetwater Valley
Semi-rural, right next to Chula Vista
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves Bonita homes from our Sorrento Valley base, about 22 miles and 29 minutes south. Two movers and a truck cost $139 an hour with a 4-hour minimum, no stair fees and a written Not-to-Exceed price. Bonita is unincorporated County land, not part of Chula Vista, and most moves here are long-settled family homes, some with horses.
- Licensed by California, CAL-190616, moving San Diego County since 2008
- Horse properties, long drives and decades of belongings planned at the estimate
- About 22 miles and 29 minutes from our Sorrento Valley base
- Google 4.3 stars from about 269 reviews, BBB A+
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
CAL-190616
California mover license
USDOT 1956864
Interstate, MC 694565
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
98%
Of our customers come back (company records)
7 days
7 AM–7 PM, phone open 24 hours
Moving in Bonita
Where in Bonita do you move people?
All of Bonita (91902) and the rest of the County’s Sweetwater planning area, from Bonita Road to the horse properties up the valley. Our crews drive about 22 miles from Sorrento Valley, roughly 29 minutes without traffic. ZIP codes: 91902.
Bonita is a settled place: 96% of residents lived in the same home a year earlier, three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied and a quarter of residents are 65 or older. Moves here are often downsizing moves out of a long-held family home, with a garage, a workshop or a barn to clear.
Bonita neighborhoods
Bonita (Census-designated place), by the numbers
Local rules
What are the parking, container and HOA rules in Bonita?
Bonita is unincorporated and governed by the County of San Diego through the Sweetwater Community Plan, so Chula Vista’s 30-day container limit doesn’t apply. Anything placed in a County road right-of-way needs a written County encroachment permit. Some addresses with Bonita names are inside Chula Vista, so check yours.
Drive time, explained
How is drive time billed on a Bonita move?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. Bonita to Third Avenue in Chula Vista is about 9 minutes. Bonita to downtown San Diego is about 16 minutes.
Our crews come from Sorrento Valley, about 22 miles and 29 minutes away. That sets your arrival window, not your rate, which is the same across San Diego County.
Most Bonita moves stay in the South Bay or head toward downtown. The table shows the drive times for those routes.
| Route | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Bonita to Third Avenue, Chula Vista | about 9 min |
| Bonita to Eastlake | about 11 min |
| Bonita to downtown San Diego | about 16 min |
Traffic changes real drive times; your estimate uses your two addresses.
Local know-how
What else should I know before moving in Bonita?
Bonita moves are usually long-held homes: plan the sorting, the outbuildings and where everything goes before move day.
Downsizing a family home
After decades in one house, the job is sorting as much as moving. We pack room by room and can split the load between a new home and storage.
Estate movesBarns, tack and workshops
Saddles, tools and outdoor equipment move with the house. List what’s in the outbuildings so the crew and trucks are sized for it.
Local movingPacking decades of belongings
Packing is billed at crew hourly rates plus materials: dish packs and picture boxes $14 each, wardrobe boxes $20. Fifty moving boxes come free with the move.
Packing servicesWhat it costs
How much do movers cost in Bonita?
The same as anywhere in San Diego County: $139 an hour for two movers and a truck, up to $339 for six, every day of the week. Billing runs in 15-minute increments. Every local move gets a written Not-to-Exceed price before move day.
Included at $0
- Stairs, any number of flights$0
- 50 moving boxes$0
- Blankets, padding and shrink wrap$0
- Floor and door protection$0
- Wardrobe boxes to use on move day$0
Crew rates
By home size
Labor at crew rates from our planning table. Drive time and fuel are added; your estimate gives the exact crew, hours and price.
Fees, in full
Leaving the county
What does a long-distance move from Bonita cost?
Long-distance moves go on a dedicated truck at one price per city: Las Vegas $4,000, Phoenix $4,200, Salt Lake City $6,500, Dallas $10,600. Any other city: call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price. A shared truck costs $11 per cubic foot, 400 cubic feet minimum.
Dedicated truck, one price per city
Transit: Phoenix, Mesa and Prescott 1–2 days; Las Vegas, Henderson and Carson City 1–2; St. George and Salt Lake City 2–3; Austin, Dallas and Houston 3–4. Los Angeles is priced by the hour, from $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, plus fuel; Bay Area moves run $4,800–$5,200 on a dedicated truck. Shared truck: delivery within 21 days.
Dates don’t line up?
Can I store my things during a Bonita move?
Yes. A One Stop container on your property is $99 a month (Standard, 8×8×5 ft) or $175 (Large, 8×8×7 ft), with 25 free boxes. Delivery, pickup and storage at our facility are quoted separately, in writing. Storage units in San Diego County start at $245 a month.
In unincorporated Bonita a container goes on your property, never on a County road without a County encroachment permit. If your home is inside Chula Vista limits, the city’s 30-day driveway rule applies instead.
Storage rates
Containers are steel and weather-sealed, not climate-controlled, rented month to month. Vault storage is kept at 68–72°F.
Your rights
What protects me on a California move?
California movers are licensed by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS), which took over on July 1, 2018. A mover may give a written estimate only after a visual inspection. Basic protection pays 60¢ per pound per article.
Check any mover’s permit on the state license search. Ours is CAL-190616.
Sources
County of San Diego, Sweetwater Community Plan area; County of San Diego DPW, Encroachment Permit brochure; Chula Vista Municipal Code 19.58.445; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Bonita CDP; Drive times: OSRM routing from 92121; BHGS, California movers and the Max 4 tariff. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Drive times are estimates without traffic.
Questions
Bonita moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much do movers cost in Bonita?
$139 an hour for two movers and a truck, $189 for three, with 15-minute billing after that. Stairs cost nothing.
Is Bonita part of Chula Vista?
No. Bonita is unincorporated, governed by the County of San Diego through the Sweetwater Community Plan. Some neighborhoods with Bonita names, like Bonita Long Canyon, are inside Chula Vista.
Does Chula Vista’s 30-day container rule apply in Bonita?
Not in unincorporated Bonita. It applies only inside Chula Vista city limits. On a County road, a container needs a County encroachment permit, so it goes on your property.
Can you move a horse property in Bonita?
Yes. Barns, tack rooms and workshops move with the house. List what’s in them at the estimate so we size the crew and trucks.
We’re downsizing after 30 years. Can you help?
Yes. We pack room by room, move what’s going to the new home and can send the rest to storage. Unpacking is offered too.
What does a 5-bedroom Bonita home cost to move?
Usually 4 to 6 movers for 4 to 10 hours, $956 to $3,890 in labor, plus drive time and fuel. You get a written Not-to-Exceed price before move day.
How is drive time billed from Bonita to Chula Vista?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. Bonita to Third Avenue is about 9 minutes.
How far is One Stop from Bonita?
About 22 miles. Our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr in Sorrento Valley is roughly 29 minutes from Bonita Road without traffic.
How far ahead should I book a Bonita move?
About 3 weeks ahead from May through September, about 10 days the rest of the year. A deposit holds your date.
Talk to a person
Get a free, written Bonita quote
Tell us what’s moving and where. You get the crew size, the hours and a Not-to-Exceed price in writing, free, usually within hours. The phone line is open 24 hours.