Moving from San Diego to Los Angeles
Up the I-5, by the hour
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego homes to Los Angeles and the rest of LA County by the hour: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3, plus fuel. The 4-hour minimum covers loading and unloading only; drive time is billed by the hour on top. Delivery takes 1–2 days on a dedicated truck.
- $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3
- $139/hr for 2 movers, delivered in 1–2 days
- Every city in LA County, Long Beach to Santa Clarita
- California license CAL-190616, Google 4.3 stars from about 269 reviews
CAL-190616
California mover license (BHGS)
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
50 boxes
Free with every move
No stair fees
At either end
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 Los Angeles?
A San Diego to Los Angeles move is billed by the hour and quoted in writing before you book: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3. Drive time is billed by the hour on top.
The same hourly rates cover the whole of Los Angeles County: the City of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, Torrance and Santa Clarita are all billed the same way.
Included
- Truck, driver and both crewsIncluded
- 50 moving boxesFree
- Blankets, wrap, floor protectionIncluded
How it’s priced
What can change the price
One Stop tariff, October 2026.
The route
How long does a move from San Diego to Los Angeles take?
Delivery to Los Angeles takes 1–2 days on a dedicated truck. The run to central Los Angeles is almost all I-5 north, and the truck goes from your San Diego door to your LA door with no warehouse stop.
The route
Your options
Dedicated truck, shared truck or container to Los Angeles?
Most LA moves go on our truck with an hourly crew. A shared truck isn’t cheaper for LA: its minimum is $4,400 for 400 cubic feet. A $99 or $175-a-month container suits people who want to pack and load slowly.
| Option | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | $139/hr for 2 movers, plus drive and fuel | 1–2 days |
| Shared truck (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, 25 free boxes | Shipping quoted in writing |
Delivering in Los Angeles
Which Los Angeles neighborhoods do you deliver to?
We deliver to every neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles and to the 88 cities of LA County, from Long Beach to Santa Clarita. What changes the plan is access: parking for a full-size truck, high-rise freight elevators, hillside streets and HOA move hours. Tell us about both buildings when you book.
Los Angeles neighborhoods
Plan ahead
What should I plan for when moving to Los Angeles?
Plan three things for an LA move: where the truck parks, what the building requires, and when you cross the 5 and the 405. Give us both addresses and the building’s move rules at least 2 weeks out so the quote, the elevator booking and the arrival window line up.
Los Angeles checklist
Moving the other way
Do you move people from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Yes. Moves from Los Angeles and the rest of LA County to San Diego run on the same hourly rates, $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck plus fuel, quoted in writing for your two addresses after an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The same full-time crews load in LA and unload in San Diego, and 50 boxes come free.
Your rights
Who regulates a move from San Diego to Los Angeles?
A San Diego to Los Angeles move never leaves California, so the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulates it, not the federal FMCSA. BHGS has licensed movers since July 1, 2018; ours is CAL-190616. Basic valuation pays 60¢ a pound per article.
Dates don’t line up?
What if my Los Angeles home isn’t ready?
We hold your things in San Diego until your Los Angeles keys are ready: short-term storage during the move is included, and units from $245 a month cover longer gaps. Tell us the gap when you book and it goes on your written quote.
Sources
LA County (88 cities). Also BHGS, household movers, DCA license search, CPUC, transfer to BHGS. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.
Questions
Los Angeles moving 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 Los Angeles?
A San Diego to Los Angeles move is billed by the hour: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3. Drive time is billed by the hour on top. You get a written Not-to-Exceed price after an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The quote includes the truck, the crew at both ends, 50 free boxes, blankets, shrink wrap and floor protection.
What route does the truck take to Los Angeles?
Almost all of the run from our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr, San Diego 92121, to central Los Angeles is I-5 north.
How long does a move from San Diego to LA take?
Delivery takes 1–2 days on a dedicated truck that carries only your household and makes no warehouse stop. Your quote gives the loading day and the delivery window.
Is a San Diego to Los Angeles move charged by the hour?
Yes. Los Angeles moves are billed by the hour: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Drive time is billed by the hour on top.
Do you move from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Yes. LA to San Diego moves are billed at the same hourly rates and quoted in writing for your two addresses. Short-term storage during the move is included if your San Diego place isn’t ready, and storage units start at $245 a month.
Do you cover Long Beach, Pasadena and the rest of LA County?
Yes. Every city in Los Angeles County is billed the same way as the City of Los Angeles: by the hour, with a written price that takes the access at both addresses into account.
Who licenses a mover for a San Diego to LA move?
Moves inside California are licensed by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. One Stop holds license CAL-190616, which you can check on the state’s DCA license search.
Can you pack my San Diego home before the move to LA?
Yes. Packing is billed at crew hourly rates, $139 an hour for 2 movers, and materials are sold by the piece: small box $5, medium $6, large $7, dish pack $14, wardrobe box $20.
Do you charge extra for stairs or a high-rise in LA?
There are no stair fees at either end. For a high-rise, tell us about the freight elevator and loading dock when you book so they are reflected in your written price.
Is a portable container cheaper than movers to Los Angeles?
Sometimes, for a small load you pack yourself. Containers are $99 a month (standard) or $175 (large) with 25 free boxes; delivery to Los Angeles is quoted in writing for your address.
How do I book a San Diego to Los Angeles move?
Request a free quote online or call (858) 633-8600; the phone line is open 24 hours. A deposit holds your date, and the amount is on your written quote.
Talk to a person
Get a written Los Angeles quote
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the date in writing, free, from an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The phone line is open 24 hours.