Moving from San Diego to Lake Havasu City, Arizona
From the coast to the Colorado River
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego homes to Lake Havasu City on a dedicated truck that carries only your household. San Diego to Lake Havasu City: $4,000 for a dedicated truck. Delivery usually takes 1–2 days, confirmed in your quote.
- A dedicated truck that carries only your household
- $4,000, usually delivered in 1–2 days
- Interstate license USDOT 1956864, MC 694565, since 2008
- Google 4.3 stars from about 269 reviews, BBB A+
USDOT 1956864
Interstate mover, MC 694565
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
1 household
Per dedicated truck
50 boxes
Free with every move
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
4.3 stars
About 269 Google reviews
What it costs
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Lake Havasu City?
San Diego to Lake Havasu City: $4,000 for a dedicated truck. Your written quote confirms it before anything is loaded.
Included
- A dedicated truck for your household onlyIncluded
- Driver, plus loading and unloading crewsIncluded
- 50 moving boxesFree
- Blankets, padding and shrink wrapIncluded
- Floor and door protectionIncluded
- Wardrobe boxes to use on move dayFree
Lake Havasu City price
What can change the price
Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.
Distance and delivery
How long does the truck take to Lake Havasu City?
Delivery to Lake Havasu City usually takes 1–2 days on a dedicated truck, confirmed in your quote. The drive is roughly 5 hours 8 minutes by car without traffic, and the truck goes straight from your door to your new door, with no warehouse stop and no transfer to another truck.
Your truck carries only your household and goes straight to your Lake Havasu City door, with no warehouse stop on the way.
The route
Your options
Dedicated truck or shared load to Lake Havasu City?
For Lake Havasu City, a dedicated truck. A shared load costs $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum, so even the smallest shared load is $4,400, more than $4,000 for a dedicated truck, and delivery can take up to 21 days.
| Option | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | $4,000 | Usually 1–2 days, confirmed in your quote |
| Shared load (One Stop) | $11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400) | Up to 21 days |
| Portable container (One Stop) | $99 or $175 a month; shipping to Arizona quoted in writing | Quoted with the shipping |
| Rental truck | Rental, fuel and your own time | You drive it |
Delivering in Lake Havasu City
Which Lake Havasu City neighborhoods do you deliver to?
All of Lake Havasu City, from the Island and the Main Street area to hillside homes with lake views, plus Parker and the other river towns. Many homes have boat or RV garages and steep drives, so tell us what’s in the garage and how the driveway runs when you book.
Lake Havasu City neighborhoods
After you arrive
What should I set up after moving to Lake Havasu City?
Register your car with ADOT MVD as soon as you become an Arizona resident; Lake Havasu City is outside the Phoenix and Tucson emissions-test areas. Start electric service with UniSource Energy Services before the truck arrives, so the AC is running on move-in day.
Lake Havasu City arrival checklist
Weather
Is it safe to move to Lake Havasu City in summer?
Yes, with an early start. Lake Havasu City summers are among the hottest in Arizona, so from May through September we load early in San Diego and unload in the cooler morning hours. Monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30; dust storms and flash floods can close desert roads for a while.
Your rights
What protects my things on the way to Lake Havasu City?
Crossing into Arizona makes this an interstate move under the federal FMCSA. Full Value Protection is the default unless you waive it in writing; the waiver option, released value, pays only 60 cents per pound per article. Our USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565 are on FMCSA SAFER.
Read the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet before you sign.
Dates don’t line up?
What if my Lake Havasu City home isn’t ready?
We can hold your things in San Diego between loading and your Lake Havasu City key date; short-term storage during the move is included, and how long it lasts is in your written quote.
Storage
Sources
UniSource Energy Services; City of Lake Havasu City; Google Maps routes, 14 Oct 2026. Also ADOT, NWS, FMCSA, SAFER. Checked 14 Oct 2026.
Questions
San Diego to Lake Havasu City questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much does it cost to move from San Diego to Lake Havasu City?
San Diego to Lake Havasu City is $4,000 for a dedicated truck. Larger homes that need more truck space are quoted in writing.
How long is the drive from San Diego to Lake Havasu City?
Roughly 5 hours 8 minutes from Sorrento Valley by car without traffic. Google Maps’ fastest routes go via I-8 and CA-78 or via I-10, not through Needles.
How long does delivery to Lake Havasu City take?
Usually 1–2 days, confirmed in your quote. The truck goes straight to your new door.
Do you move to Parker and the other river towns?
Yes. Parker and the towns along the Colorado River go on the same dedicated truck, with today’s price in your written quote.
Can you move my boat or RV with the household?
No. We move household goods; boats, trailers and vehicles need their own carrier. Everything else in the garage can go on the truck.
Is a shared load cheaper than a truck to Lake Havasu City?
No. A shared load is $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum, so the smallest one is $4,400, more than $4,000 for a dedicated truck, and it can take up to 21 days.
Who supplies power in Lake Havasu City?
UniSource Energy Services. Start electric service before delivery day so the AC is on when the crew arrives.
Do I need an emissions test after moving to Lake Havasu City?
No. ADOT requires testing in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. You still register your car as soon as you become an Arizona resident.
What deposit do you take for a Lake Havasu City move?
The deposit, and exactly what the price covers, are in your written quote, which is free. Call (858) 633-8600 or ask online.
Is One Stop licensed to move me across the state line?
Yes. Check USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565 on FMCSA SAFER. Full-time One Stop crews load in San Diego and unload in Arizona.
Talk to a person
Get a written Lake Havasu City quote
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the delivery window in writing, free. The phone line is open 24 hours.