Long-distance moving containers from San Diego
Pack here. We ship it.
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage delivers a portable container to your San Diego driveway, you load it at your own pace, and we ship it to your new address in any of the 48 continental states. Rent is $99 a month for a Standard or $175 for a Large, and shipping is quoted in writing for your destination before you book.
- About 2–4 business days to Arizona, Nevada or the Bay Area
- About 5–10 business days coast to coast
- Delivery at your new address is in the shipping quote
- Licensed CAL-190616 and USDOT 1956864, since 2008
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
What it costs
How much does it cost to ship a storage container out of state from San Diego?
Two parts. The rent while the container is with you is $99 a month for a Standard or $175 for a Large, month to month. The shipping is quoted in writing for your destination before you book, and it includes delivery at your new address. Loading help from our own crew is quoted the same way.
Because every destination is different, we do not publish one shipping price. Give the office your San Diego address, your new address and the size you want, and the written quote shows the shipping next to the monthly rent.
Every container comes with 25 free moving boxes and rents month to month, with no early-return penalty.
What goes on the quote
Delivery and pickup in San Diego County are quoted in writing for your address.
Transit time
How long does container shipping from San Diego take?
About 2 to 4 business days to Arizona, Nevada or the Bay Area, and about 5 to 10 business days coast to coast, counted from the day the loaded container leaves San Diego. Your written quote gives the window for your destination.
| Destination | Typical transit |
|---|---|
| Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff) | About 2–4 business days |
| Nevada (Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno) | About 2–4 business days |
| Bay Area (San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco) | About 2–4 business days |
| Coast to coast | About 5–10 business days |
| Hawaii and Alaska | Not offered: the 48 continental states only |
Transit times are typical windows, not guarantees. Weather and road closures can add days.
Your options
Is a container the right way to move long distance from San Diego?
A container fits when you want to pack at your own pace, or need your things held before the new place is ready. A dedicated truck is faster to Phoenix or Las Vegas, and our crew does the lifting. A Standard container holds 320 cubic feet, less than the 400 cubic foot minimum on a shared load.
| Option | Who loads | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable container (One Stop) | You, or our crew (quoted) | $99 or $175 a month plus shipping, quoted in writing | About 2–4 business days to AZ or NV; 5–10 coast to coast |
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | Our crew loads and unloads | Phoenix $4,200, Las Vegas $4,000 | 1–2 days |
| Shared load (One Stop) | Our crew | $11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400) | Up to 21 days |
| Rental truck | You | Rental, fuel and your own time | You drive it |
Dedicated-truck and shared-load prices are from One Stop’s published tariff. Other destinations: long-distance prices by city.
How it works
How does a long-distance container move work?
Five steps, and you only lift what you want to lift.
1
Get the quote
Give us both addresses and the size. The written quote shows the rent and the shipping before you book.
2
We deliver in San Diego
Same- or next-day delivery for most San Diego County ZIPs. The container sits at ground level, no ramp.
3
You load it
Take the days you need, or book our crew to pack and load. Lock it with your own padlock.
4
We ship it
We collect the loaded container and ship it to your new city.
5
Unload at the new home
Delivery at the new address is in the shipping quote. Ask for the unloading window and the final pickup in writing.
Before you ship
What should I know before shipping a container out of state?
Four things. The container is steel and weather resistant but not climate-controlled. Your own homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers the contents, so ask your insurer about belongings in transit. You supply the padlock. And a container in the street at your new address usually needs a city permit, so plan on a driveway.
Questions
Long-distance container questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsCan I ship a portable storage container to another state?
Yes. One Stop Moving & Storage ships loaded containers from San Diego to any of the 48 continental states. Shipping is quoted in writing for your destination before you book, and delivery at your new address is included in that quote.
How much does it cost to ship a moving container from San Diego?
Rent is $99 a month for a Standard or $175 for a Large while the container is with you. Shipping is quoted in writing for your destination, so give us both addresses and the size for a written total.
How long does it take to ship a container from San Diego?
About 2 to 4 business days to Arizona, Nevada or the Bay Area, and about 5 to 10 business days coast to coast, from the day the loaded container leaves San Diego.
Do you ship containers to Hawaii or Alaska?
No. Container shipping covers the 48 continental states only.
Can your crew load the container before it ships?
Yes. Our own full-time movers can pack and load the container, quoted in writing. You can also load it yourself over as many days as you need.
Is the container climate-controlled?
No. It is all steel and weather resistant, but not climate-controlled. For things that need a steady temperature, use our climate-controlled vaults, kept at 68 to 72°F.
What size container do I need for a long-distance move?
The Standard, 320 cubic feet, is sized for a one to two bedroom apartment. The Large, 448 cubic feet, is sized for a two to three bedroom home. Bigger homes may need two.
Who insures my things during shipping?
Contents are covered by your own homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. Ask your insurer whether your policy covers belongings in transit before you ship.
Talk to a person
Get a written container shipping quote
Tell us your San Diego address, your new address and the size. You get the rent and the shipping in writing before you book. Call (858) 633-8600; the phone line is open 24 hours.