Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
South Burlington, VT to San Diego, CA step deck rate
$8,004step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.74
- Distance
- 2,916 mi
- Typical range
- $6,724–$9,285
- Transit
- 7 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
South Burlington to San Diego price history
- 3 months
- +8.3%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.6%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,064
- Fuel
- $2,940
- All-in estimate
- $8,004
Return trip
San Diego → South Burlington$17,966This direction runs 55% below the return trip. Leaving VT prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
South Burlington to San Diego by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,168 | $2.12 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,345 | $2.52 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,363 | $2.52 | |
| Step deck | $8,004 | $2.74 | |
| Power only | $5,502 | $1.89 | |
| Hotshot | $4,155 | $1.42 | |
| 26' box truck | $4,051 | $1.39 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,467 | $0.85 |
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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 South Burlington
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,038 | $6.55 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,062 | $2.74 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,908 | $3.28 |
| Houston, TX | $5,568 | $2.99 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,938 | $3.06 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,158 | $5.68 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,021 | $2.95 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,321 | $3.01 |
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 South Burlington, VT to San Diego, CA?
A Step deck from South Burlington, VT to San Diego, CA is estimated at $8,004 all-in in October 2026, or $2.74 a mile over about 2,916 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,724 and $9,285.
How far is South Burlington, VT from San Diego, CA by truck?
About 2,916 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 7 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,940 of the $8,004 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,064 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Diego, CA to South Burlington, VT?
The reverse direction is estimated at $17,966, which makes South Burlington, VT to San Diego, CA 55% 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 →