Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Richfield, MN to San Diego, CA step deck rate
$7,103step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.96
- Distance
- 1,795 mi
- Typical range
- $5,966–$8,239
- Transit
- 4 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Richfield to San Diego price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.9%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,293
- Fuel
- $1,810
- All-in estimate
- $7,103
Return trip
San Diego → Richfield$8,942This direction runs 21% below the return trip. Leaving MN prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Richfield to San Diego by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,433 | $3.03 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,472 | $3.61 | |
| 48' flatbed | $6,526 | $3.64 | |
| Step deck | $7,103 | $3.96 | |
| Power only | $4,822 | $2.69 | |
| Hotshot | $3,640 | $2.03 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,558 | $1.98 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,173 | $1.21 |
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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 Richfield
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,840 | $5.68 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,126 | $3.95 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,382 | $5.75 |
| Houston, TX | $5,393 | $4.36 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,721 | $4.49 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $6,313 | $5.45 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,614 | $4.32 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,590 | $4.55 |
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 Richfield, MN to San Diego, CA?
A Step deck from Richfield, MN to San Diego, CA is estimated at $7,103 all-in in October 2026, or $3.96 a mile over about 1,795 mi. Quotes typically land between $5,966 and $8,239.
How far is Richfield, MN from San Diego, CA by truck?
About 1,795 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 4 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,810 of the $7,103 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,293 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Diego, CA to Richfield, MN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $8,942, which makes Richfield, MN to San Diego, CA 21% 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 →