Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Auburn Hills, MI to San Diego, CA step deck rate
$8,805step deck
+3.2% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.81
- Distance
- 2,310 mi
- Typical range
- $7,396–$10,214
- Transit
- 5 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Auburn Hills to San Diego price history
- 3 months
- +8.5%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $6,476
- Fuel
- $2,329
- All-in estimate
- $8,805
Return trip
San Diego → Auburn Hills$10,436This direction runs 16% below the return trip. Leaving MI prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Auburn Hills to San Diego by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,763 | $2.93 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $8,055 | $3.49 | |
| 48' flatbed | $8,095 | $3.50 | |
| Step deck | $8,805 | $3.81 | |
| Power only | $6,020 | $2.61 | |
| Hotshot | $4,545 | $1.97 | |
| 26' box truck | $4,437 | $1.92 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,705 | $1.17 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Auburn Hills
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4,026 | $6.82 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,900 | $3.81 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,915 | $6.91 |
| Houston, TX | $5,642 | $4.28 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,489 | $4.29 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,624 | $6.69 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,176 | $4.20 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,178 | $4.37 |
More lanes into San Diego
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,128 | $3.19 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,660 | $12.67 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,123 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $4,976 | $3.25 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,439 | $4.11 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $7,919 | $2.84 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,413 | $3.33 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,601 | $3.30 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Auburn Hills, MI to San Diego, CA?
A Step deck from Auburn Hills, MI to San Diego, CA is estimated at $8,805 all-in in October 2026, or $3.81 a mile over about 2,310 mi. Quotes typically land between $7,396 and $10,214.
How far is Auburn Hills, MI from San Diego, CA by truck?
About 2,310 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 5 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,329 of the $8,805 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $6,476 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Diego, CA to Auburn Hills, MI?
The reverse direction is estimated at $10,436, which makes Auburn Hills, MI to San Diego, CA 16% cheaper. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →