Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Lewistown, MT to San Jose, CA step deck rate
$3,390step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.11
- Distance
- 1,089 mi
- Typical range
- $2,847–$3,932
- Transit
- 3 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Lewistown to San Jose price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,292
- Fuel
- $1,098
- All-in estimate
- $3,390
Return trip
San Jose → Lewistown$6,614This direction runs 49% below the return trip. Leaving MT prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Lewistown to San Jose by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,565 | $2.35 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,057 | $2.81 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,109 | $2.85 | |
| Step deck | $3,390 | $3.11 | |
| Power only | $2,259 | $2.07 | |
| Hotshot | $1,705 | $1.57 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,673 | $1.54 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,026 | $0.94 |
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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 Lewistown
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $7,965 | $3.74 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,653 | $3.05 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,919 | $2.94 |
| Houston, TX | $4,959 | $2.98 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,799 | $3.42 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $7,446 | $3.56 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,777 | $3.00 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,795 | $3.02 |
More lanes into San Jose
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,547 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,505 | $7.16 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,569 | $3.96 |
| Houston, TX | $5,948 | $3.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,244 | $3.15 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,316 | $2.82 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,443 | $3.19 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,006 | $6.26 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Lewistown, MT to San Jose, CA?
A Step deck from Lewistown, MT to San Jose, CA is estimated at $3,390 all-in in October 2026, or $3.11 a mile over about 1,089 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,847 and $3,932.
How far is Lewistown, MT from San Jose, CA by truck?
About 1,089 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 3 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,098 of the $3,390 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,292 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Jose, CA to Lewistown, MT?
The reverse direction is estimated at $6,614, which makes Lewistown, MT to San Jose, CA 49% 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 →