Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
West Haven, CT to San Jose, CA step deck rate
$7,870step deck
+3.2% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.57
- Distance
- 3,059 mi
- Typical range
- $6,611–$9,129
- Transit
- 7 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
West Haven to San Jose price history
- 3 months
- +8.4%
- 1 year
- +18.4%
- 5 years
- +24.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $4,785
- Fuel
- $3,085
- All-in estimate
- $7,870
Return trip
San Jose → West Haven$18,980This direction runs 59% below the return trip. Leaving CT prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
West Haven to San Jose by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,068 | $1.98 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,225 | $2.36 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,240 | $2.37 | |
| Step deck | $7,870 | $2.57 | |
| Power only | $5,414 | $1.77 | |
| Hotshot | $4,089 | $1.34 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,986 | $1.30 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,427 | $0.79 |
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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 West Haven
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,186 | $15.21 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,633 | $2.58 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,762 | $3.08 |
| Houston, TX | $4,967 | $2.84 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,462 | $2.88 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,401 | $8.29 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,433 | $2.80 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,551 | $2.58 |
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 West Haven, CT to San Jose, CA?
A Step deck from West Haven, CT to San Jose, CA is estimated at $7,870 all-in in October 2026, or $2.57 a mile over about 3,059 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,611 and $9,129.
How far is West Haven, CT from San Jose, CA by truck?
About 3,059 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 $3,085 of the $7,870 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $4,785 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Jose, CA to West Haven, CT?
The reverse direction is estimated at $18,980, which makes West Haven, CT to San Jose, CA 59% 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 →