North Park and Hillcrest Movers for Older Homes and Apartments
Walk-ups, meters and narrow streets
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage is about 13 miles and 18 minutes from North Park and about 12 miles from Hillcrest, from our Sorrento Valley base. Two movers and a truck cost $139 an hour with no stair fees and a written Not-to-Exceed price. Metered streets, walk-ups and older homes get planned before move day.
- Licensed by California, CAL-190616, moving San Diego County since 2008
- Metered-street permits and walk-up stairs planned before move day; stairs are free
- About 13 miles and 18 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)
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7 AM–7 PM, phone open 24 hours
Moving in North Park
Where in North Park and Hillcrest do you move people?
All of North Park and the Uptown neighborhoods next door: Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill/Park West, University Heights and Middletown. Our base is about 13 miles from 30th and University, roughly 18 minutes without traffic, and crews work 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM. ZIP codes: 92104 (North Park), 92103 (Hillcrest).
North Park is a community of the City of San Diego of about 2,258 acres on a mesa between Mission Valley’s canyons and Balboa Park, with its first subdivisions recorded just after 1900. Next door, the City’s Uptown plan covers Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill/Park West, University Heights, Middletown and the Medical Complex. Older buildings mean stairs and street parking on most moves.
North Park neighborhoods
North Park and Uptown, by the City’s numbers
Local rules
What are the parking, container and HOA rules in North Park?
North Park and Hillcrest are in the City of San Diego, so a container in the street needs a 7-day Traffic Control Permit: $87.68 a week plus $87.68 processing. On a metered block, each meter the container blocks costs another $20 a day, and the meters must be deactivated.
Drive time, explained
How is drive time billed on a North Park move?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. North Park to Hillcrest is about 6 minutes. North Park to downtown is about 7 minutes.
We’re about 13 miles and 18 minutes away in Sorrento Valley. Your written estimate lists drive time, fuel and labor before move day.
On these moves the drive is small; stairs, parking and building rules decide the hours. That’s why we ask about floors, elevators and where the truck can stop.
| Route | Drive time |
|---|---|
| North Park to Hillcrest | about 6 min |
| North Park to downtown San Diego | about 7 min |
| North Park to Mission Valley | about 8 min |
Traffic changes real drive times; your estimate uses your two addresses.
Local know-how
What else should I know before moving in North Park?
North Park and Hillcrest moves are about stairs, meters and building rules more than distance.
First-of-the-month moves
Apartment leases here turn over at the start and end of the month, and those days fill first. Book about 3 weeks ahead from May to September, about 10 days the rest of the year.
Stairs are free
No stair or flight fee on a walk-up. We size the crew to the stairs and you pay only the hourly rate.
How local moves workSmall moves
A studio is usually 2 movers, $556 in labor, plus drive time and fuel.
Get a written estimateWhat it costs
How much do movers cost in North Park?
One Stop Moving & Storage charges the same in North Park as anywhere in San Diego County: $139 an hour for two movers and a truck, up to $339 for six, with a written Not-to-Exceed price before move day.
Local moving rates and how a move is billed · Get a free written quote
Leaving the county
What does a long-distance move from North Park cost?
Long-distance moves from North Park go on a dedicated truck at one written price per destination, such as Las Vegas at $4,000, Phoenix at $4,200 or the Bay Area at $4,800–$5,200. For any other city, call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price.
Dates don’t line up?
Can I store my things during a North Park move?
Few North Park and Hillcrest homes have room for a container off the street, so plan for the City’s 7-day permit, plus $20 per meter per day on metered blocks. A One Stop container is $99 a month (Standard) or $175 (Large), month to month, with delivery and pickup quoted in writing.
Your rights
What protects me on a California move?
California movers are licensed by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS). One Stop’s license is CAL-190616, and every local move gets a written Not-to-Exceed price.
Sources
City of San Diego, North Park Community Plan; City of San Diego, Uptown Community Plan; City of San Diego, Information Bulletin 718 (Traffic Control Permit); USPS ZIP Code lookup; 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
North Park 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 North Park?
$139 an hour for two movers and a truck, $189 for three, with 15-minute billing after that. A studio is usually 2 movers for 4 hours, $556 in labor.
Do you charge for stairs on a Hillcrest walk-up?
No. There’s no stair or flight fee at either address; you pay the hourly rate. We size the crew to the stairs at the walkthrough.
Do I need a permit for a container on a metered street?
Yes. A container in the street needs a City Traffic Control Permit, $87.68 a week plus $87.68 processing, and blocked meters cost $20 per meter per day and must be deactivated.
How far is One Stop from North Park?
About 13 miles. Our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr in Sorrento Valley is roughly 18 minutes from 30th Street and University Avenue without traffic.
Do you move in Mission Hills, Bankers Hill and University Heights?
Yes. They’re part of the City’s Uptown community with Hillcrest, and we cover all of it at the same $139-an-hour rate for two movers and a truck.
How is drive time billed from North Park to Hillcrest?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. North Park to Hillcrest is about 6 minutes.
When should I book a North Park apartment move?
About 3 weeks ahead from May to September and about 10 days ahead the rest of the year. The first and last days of the month fill first. A deposit holds your date.
Which ZIP codes are North Park and Hillcrest?
North Park is 92104 and Hillcrest is 92103. We move across both ZIPs and the rest of San Diego County, 7 days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Can you pack my apartment?
Yes. Packing is billed at the crew hourly rate plus materials, from $5 for a small box. Every move includes 50 free boxes and free wardrobe boxes to use on the day.
Talk to a person
Get a free, written North Park 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.