($1,650+) San Diego, CA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Manchester, NH

For the 3,036-mile move from San Diego, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, full-service movers cost between $1,423 and $13,740. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $412 - $2,748 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in San Diego generally start around $226 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Diego to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,423 - $6,338
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,077 - $8,782
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,070 - $13,740

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from San Diego to Manchester.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market: 72% of San Diego movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Manchester, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Diego to Manchester?

All three below meet the standards set by the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, the group most New Hampshire movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from San Diego, CA to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,102 and $7,668. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in San Diego costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Diego to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,102 - $3,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,728 - $5,446
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,662 - $7,668

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $206 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Manchester, NH, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $962 in San Diego, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers San Diego to Manchester?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from San Diego, CA to Manchester, NH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 3,036 miles from San Diego, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, running $1,617 - $4,449. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,327 - $1,517
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Diego to Manchester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,617 - $3,075
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,774
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,449

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in San Diego, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $962.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,327 - $1,517 for the 3,036-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $82 and $447, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $206 per night for hotel stops on the 3,036-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $412 - $618.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego to Manchester?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from San Diego, CA to Manchester, NH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from San Diego, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $2,016 and $4,182.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Diego to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,856 - $3,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,016 - $4,182
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,728 - $5,718

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in San Diego, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $962.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $103 and $206 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from San Diego to Manchester?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: San Diego, CA vs Manchester, NH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Manchester, side by side with San Diego on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from San Diego, CA, to Manchester, NH, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,423 - $13,740 on the 3,036-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $2,102 - $7,668, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,617 - $4,449. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,077 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Southern New Hampshire University and Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership.