Licensed Movers in Vista, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Vista 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 Vista to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Vista
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Vista and 40 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 42 can move you out of state. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 79,427 people a year move to San Diego County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Vista
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
SD Royal Movers LLC
221 Smilax Rd Apt 246, CA 92083
- USDOT
- 4148217
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Velazquez Movers LLC
1360 Foothill Dr Apt 11, CA 92084
- USDOT
- 3364226
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Vista
Nearest first, from Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Escondido and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Spry Movers LLC | Oceanside, CA | 3016910 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Your Local Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 3118287 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Carrillo Moving Services | Oceanside, CA | 2998914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Right Way Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 1154565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Diaz Service | San Marcos, CA | 3422019 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | White Glove Moving Services | San Marcos, CA | 3620597 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Mindful Movers Inland Empire LLC | Carlsbad, CA | 3345081 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pride Moving | Carlsbad, CA | 3253403 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | White Glove Moving Service White Glove Moving White Glove Moving and Storage | San Marcos, CA | 3107667 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Stage Joy | San Marcos, CA | 4492624 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Flying Eagle Moving & Storage | San Marcos, CA | 2705335 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A&R Moving & Transportation Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 2925375 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Movers by the Sea | Carlsbad, CA | 3442723 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Carlsbad, CA | 3557583 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | American Movers LLC | Escondido, CA | 3851632 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Stair-Masters Business Equipment Movers | Cardiff, CA | 1674019 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Max Pro Moving | Valley Center, CA | 3731261 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Bald Eagle Movers | Fallbrook, CA | 675983 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | B&R and Sons Transfer Co Inc | Fallbrook, CA | 1697937 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Sitter's Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Woolwine Nest Moving Co Inc | Fallbrook, CA | 3809399 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | American Long Distance Movers Van Lines LLC | San Diego, CA | 3688250 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Dom Angelo Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3537663 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Hudson Movers | San Diego, CA | 3644791 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Route66 Moving and Storage LLC | San Diego, CA | 3929002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mastiff Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3566496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Home Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3474234 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Corovan Moving & Storage Co | Poway, CA | 2114632 | 88 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Ackley Moving Services | Poway, CA | 1868365 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | College Hunks Junk Hauling & Moving | Poway, CA | 4459166 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Nations Finest Commercial Moving | Poway, CA | 3846996 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Garcias Moving | Pauma Valley, CA | 3365702 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Move Plus | Poway, CA | 877345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Best California Movers | Poway, CA | 4321666 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Atlas Transfer and Storage Company Inc | Poway, CA | 877737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Kometa Moving LLC | Poway, CA | 4468272 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | TC Relocation LLC | Poway, CA | 4009020 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | C & H Moving Inc | Poway, CA | 2707573 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Mills Van Lines | San Diego, CA | 1052359 | 108 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | R & R Relocation LLC | Temecula, CA | 4316695 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Vista
16 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 202 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 163 vehicle inspections (12.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 193 driver inspections (4.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corovan Moving & Storage CoPoway, CA · USDOT 2114632 | 87 | 5 of 75 | 3 of 87 |
| Ackley Moving ServicesPoway, CA · USDOT 1868365 | 48 | 6 of 35 | 1 of 42 |
| Max Pro MovingValley Center, CA · USDOT 3731261 | 19 | 1 of 13 | 1 of 19 |
| R & R Relocation LLCTemecula, CA · USDOT 4316695 | 12 | 3 of 10 | 1 of 9 |
| Mills Van LinesSan Diego, CA · USDOT 1052359 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| A&R Moving & Transportation IncCarlsbad, CA · USDOT 2925375 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Vista
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Vista: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Vista: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to California: hand movers there earn a median $21.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Vista: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Vista, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 97 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,819 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,819 | $12,686 – $16,914 | $14,588 – $19,451 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 97 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,005 | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,380 | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,525 | $6,863 – $9,150 | $7,892 – $10,522 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,637 | $11,867 – $15,822 | $13,646 – $18,195 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,651 | $11,930 – $15,906 | $13,719 – $18,292 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,750 | $12,375 – $16,500 | $14,231 – $18,975 |
Long-distance movers in Vista
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Vista hold it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Vista.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Right Way Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 1154565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A&R Moving & Transportation Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 2925375 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Max Pro Moving | Valley Center, CA | 3731261 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Bald Eagle Movers | Fallbrook, CA | 675983 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Sitter's Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | | Ackley Moving Services | Poway, CA | 1868365 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | | Move Plus | Poway, CA | 877345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Atlas Transfer and Storage Company Inc | Poway, CA | 877737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | R & R Relocation LLC | Temecula, CA | 4316695 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in California is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from San Diego County
Vista sits in San Diego County, CA, home to about 3,283,396 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 79,427 (±3,477) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 32,937 (±2,220) from abroad and about 53,380 (±3,163) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 94,916 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Vista | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 15,263 ±2,340 | ≈ 59 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 8,898 ±761 | ≈ 136 mi to Lancaster | $612 – $816 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 6,978 ±1,357 | ≈ 64 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 6,204 ±739 | ≈ 76 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,206 ±1,126 | ≈ 363 mi to Chandler | $1,634 – $2,178 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 10,436), Orange County, CA (about 8,261) and Riverside County, CA (about 8,201). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 10,200), Arizona (about 9,929) and Washington (about 6,772); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 6,566), Arizona (about 5,454) and Texas (about 5,454).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Vista mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
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 Vista: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Vista, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Vista itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Escondido and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Vista?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Vista to Dallas, TX (about 1,380 miles) is $6,210 – $8,280 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Vista?
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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Vista, CA?
0 carriers registered in Vista hold interstate operating authority, and 9 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Vista 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 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Vista passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 16 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 202 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 20 of 163 vehicle inspections (12.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to San Diego County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 79,427 (±3,477) a year from other states, about 32,937 (±2,220) from abroad and about 53,380 (±3,163) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Riverside County (about 15,263 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.