Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Clemson, SC to San Jose, CA power only rate
$5,034power only
+5.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $1.96
- Distance
- 2,564 mi
- Typical range
- $4,380–$5,689
- Transit
- 5 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Clemson to San Jose price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.4%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,677
- Fuel
- $2,357
- All-in estimate
- $5,034
Return trip
San Jose → Clemson$9,223This direction runs 45% below the return trip. Leaving SC prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Clemson to San Jose by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,651 | $2.20 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,729 | $2.62 | |
| 48' flatbed | $6,755 | $2.63 | |
| Step deck | $7,345 | $2.86 | |
| Power only | $5,034 | $1.96 | |
| Hotshot | $3,801 | $1.48 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,709 | $1.45 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,260 | $0.88 |
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More lanes from Clemson
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,367 | $3.15 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,710 | $1.98 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,577 | $2.39 |
| Houston, TX | $2,204 | $2.31 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,374 | $2.22 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,042 | $3.09 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,595 | $2.23 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,596 | $1.98 |
More lanes into San Jose
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,566 | $2.18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,565 | $4.47 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,848 | $2.70 |
| Houston, TX | $4,044 | $2.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,465 | $2.06 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,717 | $1.94 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,689 | $2.16 |
| San Diego, CA | $1,918 | $4.00 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Clemson, SC to San Jose, CA?
A Power only from Clemson, SC to San Jose, CA is estimated at $5,034 all-in in October 2026, or $1.96 a mile over about 2,564 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,380 and $5,689.
How far is Clemson, SC from San Jose, CA by truck?
About 2,564 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 $2,357 of the $5,034 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,677 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Jose, CA to Clemson, SC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $9,223, which makes Clemson, SC to San Jose, CA 45% 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 →