Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
San Diego, CA to Thousand Oaks, CA step deck rate
$1,783step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $10.94
- Distance
- 163 mi
- Typical range
- $1,498–$2,069
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
San Diego to Thousand Oaks price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,619
- Fuel
- $164
- All-in estimate
- $1,783
Return trip
Thousand Oaks → San Diego$1,783Both directions price about the same. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
San Diego to Thousand Oaks by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,261 | $7.74 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,508 | $9.25 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,619 | $9.93 | |
| Step deck | $1,783 | $10.94 | |
| Power only | $1,058 | $6.49 | |
| Hotshot | $796 | $4.88 | |
| 26' box truck | $801 | $4.92 | |
| Sprinter van | $504 | $3.09 |
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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 Thousand Oaks
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,301 | $3.18 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,301 | $3.98 |
| Houston, TX | $5,321 | $3.21 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,688 | $3.65 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,083 | $2.83 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,777 | $3.27 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,902 | $3.26 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $6,288 | $2.45 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from San Diego, CA to Thousand Oaks, CA?
A Step deck from San Diego, CA to Thousand Oaks, CA is estimated at $1,783 all-in in October 2026, or $10.94 a mile over about 163 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,498 and $2,069.
How far is San Diego, CA from Thousand Oaks, CA by truck?
About 163 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $164 of the $1,783 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,619 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA?
The two directions price within about 1% of each other on this lane.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →