Chula Vista Movers from Eastlake to the Bayfront
West of I-805 to Otay Ranch
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves Chula Vista homes from our Sorrento Valley base, about 21 miles and 27 minutes south on I-805. Movers in Chula Vista cost $139 an hour for two movers and a truck, with a 4-hour minimum ($556), drive time between addresses billed at double and fuel at $1 a mile ($50 minimum). East of I-805 most moves run through an HOA; west of it, it’s older streets and apartments.
- Licensed by California, CAL-190616, moving San Diego County since 2008
- Eastlake, Otay Ranch and Millenia HOA rules checked before move day
- About 21 miles and 27 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 Chula Vista
Where in Chula Vista do you move people?
All of Chula Vista: the older neighborhoods west of I-805, the master-planned communities to the east, and the Bayfront. Our crews drive about 21 miles from Sorrento Valley, roughly 27 minutes without traffic, 7 days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM. ZIP codes: 91910, 91911, 91913, 91914, 91915.
Chula Vista households average 3.2 people, well above the City of San Diego’s 2.52, so moves here tend to be family moves with a full garage. East of I-805 that means a two-story home under an HOA; west of it, a single-story house or an apartment where parking decides the plan.
Chula Vista neighborhoods
Chula Vista housing, by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Chula Vista city (ACS 2020–2024, V2025).
Local rules
What are the parking, container and HOA rules in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista is the one city near us with a clock on driveway containers. In a residential zone a container must sit entirely within the driveway, one per lot, for no more than 30 days in a row and 90 days a year. The street is allowed only if the home has no driveway, with a permit, for up to 14 days.
Drive time, explained
How is drive time billed on a Chula Vista move?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. Third Avenue to Eastlake is about 17 minutes. Chula Vista to National City is about 5 minutes.
Our crews start in Sorrento Valley, about 21 miles and 27 minutes north. That distance sets your arrival window. It doesn’t change the rate, which is the same across San Diego County.
Chula Vista is wide: the drive from the Bayfront to the eastern villages takes longer than a move to the next city. The table shows the drive times for common routes.
| Route | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Within Chula Vista: Third Avenue to Eastlake | about 17 min |
| Chula Vista to National City | about 5 min |
| Chula Vista to Coronado | about 17 min |
Traffic changes real drive times; your estimate uses your two addresses.
Local know-how
What else should I know before moving in Chula Vista?
Plan around the 30-day container rule, your HOA’s move hours and, for military families, your report date.
Navy and Marine families
More than 17,000 veterans live in Chula Vista, and many active-duty families rent here. If you’re moving on PCS orders, give us your report date early and keep a container or storage unit in mind if housing isn’t ready.
Military movesSouthwestern College
Southwestern College’s main campus is on Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista. Student apartment moves are billed at the regular hourly rates; book about 3 weeks ahead in August.
Southwestern CollegeBig households, big garages
A 4-bedroom Chula Vista home usually takes 3 to 5 movers for 4 to 8 hours, $756 to $2,562 in labor. Packing the garage ahead saves the most time.
Packing servicesWhat it costs
How much do movers cost in Chula Vista?
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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista a container goes in the driveway and has to leave within 30 days; plan where it spends day 31 before you book. Our Chula Vista container page explains the 30-day rule.
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
Chula Vista Municipal Code 19.58.445, portable storage containers; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Chula Vista city; County of San Diego, Sweetwater Community Plan (Bonita); 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
Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
$139 an hour for two movers and a truck, then 15-minute billing. Stairs cost nothing. Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists every charge before move day.
How long can a moving container stay in a Chula Vista driveway?
No more than 30 days in a row and 90 days in a calendar year, one per lot, entirely within the driveway (Chula Vista Municipal Code 19.58.445). Plan the pickup date when you book.
Can a container go on the street in Chula Vista?
Only if the home has no driveway, with a temporary encroachment permit approved by the City Engineer, for up to 14 days.
What does a 3-bedroom house in Eastlake or Otay Ranch cost to move?
Usually 3 movers with 1–2 trucks for 4 to 9 hours, $756 to $1,951 in labor. HOA gate times and alley garages can push it toward the top of the range.
How is drive time billed on a move across Chula Vista?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. Third Avenue to Eastlake is about 17 minutes.
Do you handle military moves from Chula Vista?
Yes. Give us your report date early. If dates don’t line up, keep in mind Chula Vista’s 30-day driveway limit; a container can wait at our facility, quoted separately in writing.
Do you work with Eastlake and Otay Ranch HOAs?
Yes. Send us your HOA’s move rules when you book. We plan around the move window and gate access, and send a certificate of insurance if the HOA asks.
How far is One Stop from Chula Vista?
About 21 miles. Our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr in Sorrento Valley is roughly 27 minutes from central Chula Vista without traffic.
What does a move from Chula Vista to Phoenix cost?
Phoenix is $4,200 on a dedicated truck, 1–2 days in transit. A shared truck is $11 per cubic foot, 400 cubic feet minimum.
How far ahead should I book a Chula Vista move?
About 3 weeks ahead from May through September, about 10 days the rest of the year. A deposit holds your date.
Do you move offices and businesses in Chula Vista?
Yes. We move Chula Vista offices and businesses and install office furniture and equipment (FF&E), at the same $139 an hour for two movers and a truck as a home move, with a written Not-to-Exceed price.
Talk to a person
Get a free, written Chula Vista 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.