Movers from San Jose
to San Diego
San Jose to San Diego is about 459 road miles: south on US-101, across Pacheco Pass on CA-152, then I-5 the rest of the way. Ontrack Moving® runs it with its own truck and its own crew, at a flat rate set before the move.
Moving + Storage under one roof, one company, one point of contact Plus complimentary moving blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor protection with every move.
What should a San Jose to San Diego moving quote include?
Ontrack Moving® is the carrier on its own San Jose to San Diego quotes: as of September 2026 it holds USDOT #2551548, owns the truck and employs the crews, so the first line of the quote, who moves you, is its own name. A quote worth signing names four more things: the inventory it covers, the services it covers (packing, disassembly, reassembly), the planned delivery window, and the cargo liability on your belongings.
Ontrack Moving® prices the move at a flat rate by truck count after an on-site or virtual survey of your San Jose home, set before the move. On the San Diego side, a certificate of insurance goes to your building or HOA within hours of receiving its requirements. Your belongings are covered by standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article, while the $10,000,000 Combined Protection Tower covers building liability at both addresses. Ontrack Moving® holds a DOT inspection record that exceeds the national average under FMCSA inspection.
San Jose to San Diego Moving: Quick Facts
Route Data
- Route: San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA via US-101, CA-152 and I-5
- Distance: About 459 road miles, downtown San Jose to downtown San Diego
- Move Type: In-state long distance
- Our Yard: 22950 Clawiter Rd, Hayward, CA
Service Details
- Carrier Type: Direct asset-based (not a broker)
- Trucks: Company-owned, dedicated to your move
- Crew: Ontrack employees, not subcontractors
- Pricing: Flat rate by truck count, set before the move
Credentials
- USDOT: #2551548
- MC Number: #889001
- CA License: CAL-T190721
- Building Liability: $10M Combined Protection Tower
Reading the quote
Three Lines to Check on a San Jose to San Diego Quote
A low number with blank lines behind it is not a low price. These are the lines that decide what you pay at delivery.
Who owns the truck
If the company on the quote is a broker, the carrier that shows up is whoever bought the job. Look the name up on FMCSA SAFER. Ontrack Moving® is the carrier on its own quotes.
What the price covers
The inventory and the services: packing, disassembly and reassembly, materials. If the quote does not list them, ask. Ours states them in the estimate.
What liability applies
Standard cargo liability is $0.60/lb per article. A quote that implies more without a separate valuation purchase is overstating it.
Carrier or Broker: What Changes on a San Jose to San Diego Move
A broker arranges your move with a separate carrier. A carrier moves it. Over about 459 miles, that decides whose name belongs on the first line of your San Jose quote.
| Factor | Ontrack (Carrier) | Moving Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Continuity | Ontrack trucks and Ontrack crews from San Jose to San Diego | The job is sold to whichever carrier accepts it |
| Who moves your items? | Our own direct-hire crews and company trucks | A company you may not learn about until moving day |
| Liability | Direct carrier under USDOT #2551548. $10M Combined Protection Tower for building liability; $0.60/lb per article cargo liability on belongings | Split between the broker and the carrier it hired |
| DOT Safety Record | DOT inspection record that exceeds the national average, verifiable on FMCSA | Depends on a carrier you did not choose |
| Price Transparency | Flat-rate quote from a survey of your inventory, no broker markup | The carrier may not be named until after you book |
| Physical Yard | 22950 Clawiter Rd, Hayward, CA, with secure storage on site | Often no yard and no trucks of its own |
Ontrack is a licensed household goods carrier (USDOT #2551548, MC #889001, CAL-T190721). Your belongings stay with Ontrack from pickup to delivery.
Ontrack DOT Inspection Record
Federal FMCSA safety record that exceeds the national average.
Verify at FMCSA SAFERNational Average OOS Rate
Nationally, nearly 1 in 4 inspected vehicles are placed out of service during federal inspections.
Source: FMCSA, January 2026What Covers What on Your San Jose to San Diego Move
Two separate coverages. Here is which one applies to the building and which one applies to your belongings.
$10M Combined Protection Tower
Building liability: general liability, workers compensation and commercial auto. It covers the premises at both addresses, not the contents of your boxes.
Certificates of Insurance
Sent to property managers and HOAs within hours, naming the building as they ask. Send the requirements with your booking.
$0.60/lb Cargo Liability
Your belongings are covered by standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article. A 5 lb laptop carries $3.00 under that standard. Additional valuation protection is available.
The route
San Jose to San Diego: About 459 Miles
South Bay pickups skip the I-580 climb and cross the Diablo Range on Pacheco Pass instead.
The Route, Stage by Stage
Stage 1. Load in San Jose: Floors covered with Neoprene runners, Masonite on tile and marble, padded doorways, pad-wrapped furniture and shrink-wrapped upholstery.
Stage 2. US-101 to Gilroy: South on US-101 through Morgan Hill to Gilroy, where CA-152 heads east.
Stage 3. Pacheco Pass: CA-152 crosses Pacheco Pass past San Luis Reservoir and meets I-5 in the Central Valley.
Stage 4. I-5 to San Diego: I-5 south over the Grapevine, through Los Angeles and down the coast to San Diego County.
Silicon Valley Pickups We Plan For
South Bay homes and offices bring their own details to a long move:
- Home offices: monitors, desks and equipment wrapped and loaded as inventory
- Condo and apartment buildings that ask for a certificate of insurance
- Art and odd-sized pieces that need custom packing
- Storage when the San Diego keys come later
The written estimate states the pickup date and the planned delivery window. Delivery windows are targets.
Road distance from OSRM routing, September 2026, downtown San Jose to downtown San Diego. Your actual mileage depends on the two addresses.
How it works
Four Steps: San Jose to San Diego
Survey and Flat-Rate Quote
An on-site or virtual walkthrough of your San Jose home. The quote is priced by truck count and set before the move.
Building Paperwork
Certificates of insurance sent to the buildings at both ends, within hours of the request.
Pickup in San Jose
Our crew protects floors and doorways, wraps and loads your furniture, and takes apart what needs to come apart.
Delivery in San Diego
Ontrack unloads in San Diego, reassembles what we took apart and places furniture where you want it.
Route details
Where We Pick Up and Where We Deliver
We pick up anywhere in San Jose and deliver throughout the San Diego area.
Starting outside San Jose? Our movers across the Bay Area cover every origin city.
San Jose Pickup Areas
Dispatched from our Hayward yard, we pick up across San Jose, including:
More on local moves on our San Jose movers page.
San Diego Area Delivery
We deliver throughout San Diego and nearby, including:
Plus the surrounding communities. The estimate is built for your actual delivery address.
What you get
What Comes With a San Jose to San Diego Move
Standard with the Move
- Company-owned truck dedicated to your move (no shared loads)
- Ontrack crews, not subcontractors
- Furniture pad-wrapped, upholstery shrink-wrapped
- Disassembly and reassembly of what we take apart
- Floor and doorway protection at both addresses
- Standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article. Additional valuation protection available.
- Flat-rate quote from a survey of your inventory
- Certificates of insurance sent to your buildings or HOAs
Available Add-Ons
Who we help
Who Moves From San Jose to San Diego With Us
We run both residential moves and commercial relocations on this route. If your San Diego building or HOA asks for a certificate of insurance, we send it within hours of receiving the requirements.
Households
Apartments, condos and houses, from a studio to a full family home. The walkthrough sets the crew and truck to the size of the home, and packing can be as much or as little as you want.
Home Offices and Small Offices
Desks, monitors and equipment wrapped and loaded as inventory. For a business move, our Phase-Shift Protocol™ explains how we stage an office relocation around business hours.
Downsizing and Seniors
Moving into a smaller home often means storage, sorting and fewer rooms at the far end. Our senior moving service plans the pace around you.
Reviews From Customers on and Near This Route
Yelp
BBB A+
San Jose to the San Diego area
The team moved us from San Jose to San Diego area and did a fantastic job. They put in that extra mile to make sure our things were safe, and that everything was moved in exactly where it needed to be.
Verified on Google
Odd-sized art, Palo Alto to San Diego
Edwin and his team of three packed us up for a move from Palo Alto to downtown San Diego. They dealt with the special challenge of a lot of odd sized art efficiently and very carefully. They loaded what we had packed quickly and did a great job of packing the whole kitchen...
Verified on Google
San Jose long-distance move at a flat rate
...Edwin and Domingo were especially top notch in quality and care. Many times I only gave instructions one time and they followed it exactly... They performed our move from San Jose to Portland and I highly recommend Ontrack Moving for your relocation needs. I especially appreciated the flat rate and all inclusive pricing which was seamless and very straightforward.
Verified on Google
Two South Bay to San Diego moves, and one San Jose long-distance move to Portland for the flat-rate experience. Ontrack Moving® is rated 4.9/5 from 2,847+ reviews across Google and Yelp.
Common questions
San Jose to San Diego Moving FAQs
Ontrack Moving® quotes this move at a flat rate priced by the number of trucks your inventory requires, after an on-site or virtual survey. Distance, access and season drive the rate. The quote covers the inventory and services in your estimate and is set before your move. Your belongings carry standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article.
About 459 road miles, city center to city center: US-101 south to Gilroy, CA-152 over Pacheco Pass to I-5, then I-5 south to San Diego (OSRM routing, September 2026). The written estimate states the planned delivery window. Delivery windows are targets.
Ontrack employees on an Ontrack truck. Ontrack Moving® does not subcontract, consolidate loads or transfer shipments between carriers. Verify USDOT #2551548 at FMCSA SAFER.
Packing is available as a full or partial service and is listed in the estimate when you want it. Pad-wrapping of furniture, shrink wrap on upholstery, and disassembly and reassembly of what we take apart are part of the move.
Yes. Art and antiques can be custom packed or crated as part of the estimate. See our fine art and antiques moving service.
Building liability at both addresses: general liability, workers compensation and commercial auto. Your belongings are covered by standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article, and additional valuation protection is available.
Peak season, May through September, and month-end dates book 4 to 6 weeks out.
Yes. California household goods license CAL-T190721, which you can check at search.dca.ca.gov, plus federal USDOT #2551548 and MC #889001.
Resources for your move
Planning Your San Jose to San Diego Move
Starting in San Francisco?
City pickups add SFMTA permits and a different road south.
San Francisco to San Diego Movers
Ready for Your San Jose to San Diego Quote?
Flat rate by truck count. Our own trucks and crews. The quote names what it covers.
or call (415) 430-7300