Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
San Diego, CA to Bristol, VA step deck rate
$13,613step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.79
- Distance
- 2,352 mi
- Typical range
- $11,435–$15,792
- Transit
- 6 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
San Diego to Bristol price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $11,241
- Fuel
- $2,372
- All-in estimate
- $13,613
Return trip
Bristol → San Diego$7,330This direction runs 86% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in VA prices above it.
San Diego to Bristol by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $10,459 | $4.45 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $12,457 | $5.30 | |
| 48' flatbed | $12,516 | $5.32 | |
| Step deck | $13,613 | $5.79 | |
| Power only | $9,311 | $3.96 | |
| Hotshot | $7,030 | $2.99 | |
| 26' box truck | $6,862 | $2.92 | |
| Sprinter van | $4,184 | $1.78 |
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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 San Diego
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $16,373 | $5.72 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,660 | $12.67 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,863 | $4.36 |
| Houston, TX | $7,308 | $4.77 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,763 | $7.90 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $15,217 | $5.45 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,482 | $4.89 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,757 | $4.85 |
More lanes into Bristol
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,523 | $5.70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $13,896 | $5.77 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,935 | $7.15 |
| Houston, TX | $4,912 | $4.64 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,796 | $3.39 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,818 | $5.35 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,635 | $4.48 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,793 | $4.67 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from San Diego, CA to Bristol, VA?
A Step deck from San Diego, CA to Bristol, VA is estimated at $13,613 all-in in October 2026, or $5.79 a mile over about 2,352 mi. Quotes typically land between $11,435 and $15,792.
How far is San Diego, CA from Bristol, VA by truck?
About 2,352 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 6 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,372 of the $13,613 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $11,241 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Bristol, VA to San Diego, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,330, which makes San Diego, CA to Bristol, VA 86% more expensive. 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 →