Richmond, VA → San Diego, CA Freight Lane
Ship truckload freight from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego, California with carriers we re-check against FMCSA every night. Posting a load is free.
About the Richmond to San Diego lane
Richmond sits at the junction of I-95 and I-64 in central Virginia. San Diego is the southernmost major California market, next to the Otay Mesa border crossing. At roughly 2,600 miles, this is a coast-to-coast run. The fastest truck route mostly follows I-40, I-10 and I-20.
At about 2,637 miles, plan on roughly 6 days of transit for a solo driver under the 11-hour federal driving limit. Team drivers can cut that close to half when the delivery date is tight.
In the 7 days to Nov 5, 2026, the load boards we aggregate showed 217 load postings on this corridor (both directions), so carriers are actively running it.
How booking works
- Post the load with pickup and delivery cities, dates, weight and equipment. It is free.
- Carriers bid. Only carriers with active authority and insurance on file, re-checked against FMCSA every night, can bid.
- You choose the carrier and price. You see each carrier's A-F safety grade before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a freight quote from Richmond, VA to San Diego, CA?
Use the quote form on this page or post the load free at stretchxlfreight.com/quotes/. Enter the pickup and delivery cities, date, weight and equipment. Carriers that pass our FMCSA checks can bid, and you choose who hauls it. You can also email the lane to quotes@stretchxlfreight.com or call 855-564-4788.
How long does freight take from Richmond to San Diego?
At about 2,637 miles, plan on roughly 6 days of transit for a solo driver under the 11-hour federal driving limit. Team drivers can cut that close to half when the delivery date is tight.
What equipment can I book on this lane?
Dry van, refrigerated (reefer) and flatbed loads can all be quoted, as well as partial loads. Tell us the commodity, weight and any temperature or tarp needs when you post.
How are the carriers checked?
Every carrier is re-checked against FMCSA records every night for active operating authority, insurance on file, and an A-F safety grade before they can bid on your load.
Where do the rates on this page come from?
The rate panel pulls from real loads posted on this lane in our aggregated load data. We never publish made-up rates. When there are not enough recent loads, the page says so and you can request a firm quote instead.
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Lane guide updated Nov 5, 2026. Mileage is the fastest truck-legal road route between city centers; your exact miles depend on the pickup and delivery addresses.