Licensed Movers inSan Marcos, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in San Marcos with the FMCSA, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of San Marcos to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Marcos
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in San Marcos
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Flying Eagle Moving & Storage
1175 La Moree Rd # 31, CA 92078
- USDOT
- 2705335
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Diaz Service
Legal name: Diaz Service Spa Movers Inc
1918 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd # A, CA 92069
- USDOT
- 3422019
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
White Glove Moving Services
Legal name: White Glove Services Inc
233 W San Marcos Blvd Apt 2, CA 92069
- USDOT
- 3620597
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 4
White Glove Moving Service White Glove Moving White Glove Moving And Storage
Legal name: White Glove Transportation Llc
233 W San Marcos Blvd Apt 2, CA 92069
- USDOT
- 3107667
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 5
Stage Joy
Legal name: Coastal Crew Movers Llc
175 Balboa St Ste A3, CA 92069
- USDOT
- 4492624
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of San Marcos
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Movers By The Sea | Carlsbad, CA | 3442723 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving | Carlsbad, CA | 3557583 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sd Royal Movers Llc | Vista, CA | 4148217 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | American Movers Llc | Escondido, CA | 3851632 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Velazquez Movers Llc | Vista, CA | 3364226 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A&R Moving & Transportation Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 2925375 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Mindful Movers Inland Empire Llc | Carlsbad, CA | 3345081 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pride Moving | Carlsbad, CA | 3253403 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Spry Movers Llc | Oceanside, CA | 3016910 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sitter'S Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Your Local Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 3118287 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Carrillo Moving Services | Oceanside, CA | 2998914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Stair-Masters Business Equipment Movers | Cardiff, CA | 1674019 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Right Way Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 1154565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | American Long Distance Movers Van Lines Llc | San Diego, CA | 3688250 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Dom Angelo Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3537663 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Hudson Movers | San Diego, CA | 3644791 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Max Pro Moving | Valley Center, CA | 3731261 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Route66 Moving And Storage Llc | San Diego, CA | 3929002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mastiff Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3566496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Home Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3474234 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Corovan Moving & Storage Co | Poway, CA | 2114632 | 88 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Ackley Moving Services | Poway, CA | 1868365 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | College Hunks Junk Hauling & Moving | Poway, CA | 4459166 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Nations Finest Commercial Moving | Poway, CA | 3846996 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Move Plus | Poway, CA | 877345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Best California Movers | Poway, CA | 4321666 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Atlas Transfer And Storage Company Inc | Poway, CA | 877737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Kometa Moving Llc | Poway, CA | 4468272 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Tc Relocation Llc | Poway, CA | 4009020 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | C & H Moving Inc | Poway, CA | 2707573 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Grizzly Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 2642040 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Finch Moving | San Diego, CA | 2434969 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 4418515 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 3325095 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Gorilla Movers | San Diego, CA | 3801918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Sd Quality Moving | San Diego, CA | 2875879 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Yota Moving Inc | San Diego, CA | 3541655 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ocean Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3423320 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Buncha Professional Movers | San Diego, CA | 3558025 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in San Marcos
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in San Marcos: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from San Marcos: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,817 | $12,677 – $16,902 | $14,578 – $19,437 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 103 | $464 – $618 | $533 – $711 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,003 | $9,014 – $12,018 | $10,366 – $13,821 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,375 | $6,188 – $8,250 | $7,116 – $9,487 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,520 | $6,840 – $9,120 | $7,866 – $10,488 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,635 | $11,858 – $15,810 | $13,636 – $18,181 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,646 | $11,907 – $15,876 | $13,693 – $18,257 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,748 | $12,366 – $16,488 | $14,221 – $18,961 |
Moving out of state from San Marcos?
9 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of San Marcos priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in San MarcosBefore you book a San Marcos mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and San Marcos address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in California
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in San Marcos: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Marcos, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in San Marcos itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Oceanside and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in San Marcos?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from San Marcos to New York City, NY (about 2,817 miles) is $12,677 – $16,902 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near San Marcos?
By reported fleet, Corovan Moving & Storage Co in Poway, CA, with 88 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2114632). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do San Marcos movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever California requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 9 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near San Marcos, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in San Marcos" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.