Licensed Movers inSolana Beach, CA
No household-goods carrier is registered in Solana Beach itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Cardiff, San Diego, Carlsbad and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Solana Beach to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Solana Beach
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Solana Beach
These are the carriers that serve a Solana Beach move; none is registered in the city itself. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Stair-Masters Business Equipment Movers | Cardiff, CA | 1674019 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Route66 Moving And Storage Llc | San Diego, CA | 3929002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Mastiff Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3566496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Home Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3474234 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mills Van Lines | San Diego, CA | 1052359 | 108 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Discount Movers | San Diego, CA | 3391069 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | One Stop Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 1956864 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Movers By The Sea | Carlsbad, CA | 3442723 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | The Marathon Moving Company Llc | San Diego, CA | 3596119 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving | Carlsbad, CA | 3557583 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Must Have Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3826519 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Max Movers Inc | San Diego, CA | 3400963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Butbee Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 4031245 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Chief Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3445628 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A&R Moving & Transportation Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 2925375 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hudson Movers | San Diego, CA | 3644791 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Grizzly Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 2642040 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Finch Moving | San Diego, CA | 2434969 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 4418515 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 3325095 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Gorilla Movers | San Diego, CA | 3801918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Sd Quality Moving | San Diego, CA | 2875879 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Yota Moving Inc | San Diego, CA | 3541655 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ocean Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3423320 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Buncha Professional Movers | San Diego, CA | 3558025 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Villa Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 4527539 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Business | San Diego, CA | 3852182 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Like Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3820244 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Flying Eagle Moving & Storage | San Marcos, CA | 2705335 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Best Moving Partner Llc | San Diego, CA | 3863875 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | San Diego Packing Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3825166 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Bay Park Moving | San Diego, CA | 2640256 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Matrix Moving | San Diego, CA | 4312424 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Vector Relocation Inc | San Diego, CA | 4391296 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | California Movers Express | San Diego, CA | 4286759 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Best Fit Movers Best Bet Movers Rely On Movers | San Diego, CA | 3869319 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Movingman Inc | San Diego, CA | 3761633 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Credo Moving And Storage | San Diego, CA | 3293337 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Exo Moving | San Diego, CA | 4481007 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Motivated Military Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 2403743 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Solana Beach
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 Solana Beach: 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 Solana Beach: 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 | ≈ 2,827 | $12,722 – $16,962 | $14,630 – $19,506 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 108 | $486 – $648 | $559 – $745 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,014 | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,382 | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,525 | $6,863 – $9,150 | $7,892 – $10,522 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,644 | $11,898 – $15,864 | $13,683 – $18,244 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,652 | $11,934 – $15,912 | $13,724 – $18,299 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,758 | $12,411 – $16,548 | $14,273 – $19,030 |
Moving out of state from Solana Beach?
4 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 Solana Beach priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Solana BeachBefore you book a Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Solana Beach, CA?
None is registered in Solana Beach itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cardiff, San Diego, Carlsbad, San Marcos and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Solana Beach?
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 Solana Beach to New York City, NY (about 2,827 miles) is $12,722 – $16,962 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Solana Beach?
By reported fleet, Mills Van Lines in San Diego, CA, with 108 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1052359). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Solana Beach 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. 4 of the 40 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 Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach" 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.