College and dorm movers in Escondido, CA

A dorm move is usually a futon, a mini fridge and a stack of boxes, with no truck of your own to move them in. Lugg movers pick it all up, drive it across town in Escondido, CA, and carry it into the room. Book it yourself in about a minute. Enter both addresses to see your upfront estimate.

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With an average 4.9-star rating across nearly 1 million verified customer reviews, Lugg is the trusted choice for on-demand college moves in Escondido, CA.

Oceanside, CA

Erick & Leonardo are awesome. The mattress store messed up the paperwork so the warehouse said they had no mattress for pickup. Rather than just leaving, Erick went out of his way to get in touch with me to let me know. Then, they waiting for an hour while the store fixed their mistake. Absolutely went above and beyond for me. Very friendly also. - Chris

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Total Price$204
San Diego, CA

Tim and Nelson arrived promptly at the scheduled time and were able to move my belongings from my second floor apartment to the moving truck outside very efficiently. They moved a mattress, several pieces of furniture and ~6 boxes in only 15 minutes. Would highly recommend! - Kaye

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Total Price$45
San Diego, CA

Renard and John arrived on time and had a nice van with moving blankets. They were efficient and friendly covered the mattress before moving it ( which I didn't even think of but it was a rainy day.). What a great experience! - Tanya

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Total Price$199
San Diego, CA

Incredibly kind and great problem solvers! Really appreciative of these two friendly gentlemen who moved a gigantic mattress through a very narrow hallway. AMAZING service! - Lily

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Total Price$148
San Marcos, CA

It was a tough job to get the mattress to the second floor in a very tight stairwell but they managed to make it happen…and smiled when they finished! - Laurie

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Total Price$125
Jamul, CA

The best movers I’ve ever experienced, they went far above and beyond! So friendly, cared about protecting my mattress, TV🤟 Would definitely use them again 😀 - Valerie

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Total Price$202
San Diego, CA

They were on time, quick and efficient. Loaded a 200lb purple mattress down one set of stairs, in the van, 22 minute drive to new apartment, up another set of stairs in 1 hour! Would definitely use them again! - Kevin

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Total Price$183
San Diego, CA

They were great! Folded up the bed stand & put it back together for me to put the mattress on it. They arrived right on time too. Very nice & helpful! 😀 - Catherine

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Total Price$52
San Diego, CA

Raymond was fantastic communicating with us and delivered faster than we expected. He was super accommodating and even offered to help us get the mattress to the room we needed it in. 10/10 would recommend and use again. - Chelsea

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Total Price$141
San Diego, CA

They were very nice and understanding of the issues we were having with getting the mattress delivered. Got here in a timely manner and in a professional manner. Thank you - Manuel

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Total Price$182
Vista, CA

Matt and Colton showed up on time and configured my mattresses into their truck. They were very organized and courteous with my furniture. Thank you both for everything - Victoria

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Total Price$150
San Diego, CA

Two very nice very polite young men. Moved our old mattress set to patio for us. Really appreciated that. Please thank them again for us. - Everett

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Total Price$111
San Diego, CA

They were quick and efficient delivering two queen mattresses to my home. Great attitudes. Good work. - Brenda

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Total Price$105
Oceanside, CA

With everything! Polite, curtious, just was a perfect experience! From arrival , to deliver to help with placing mattress! Thank you soo much for awesome service! God Bless you both and to a great company !! People like myself really appreciate! Thank you again! :) - A

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Total Price$74
San Diego, CA

Nicholas carried the mattress I ordered and helped put it into my boat. They made the whole thing very easy for me. Thank you! - Elizabeth

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Total Price$61
San Diego, CA

These guys were awesome. They did all the work and delivered the mattress in no time. 5 stars, great service and super frienly people - Victor

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Total Price$81
San Diego, CA

They lifted a very heavy mattress and took positively every precaution, they will not break your house! Expert team! Very professional. - Jesse

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Total Price$79
San Diego, CA

Shawn and Jonathan were awesome. We bought a recliner to put in my mother’s room at the retirement village and it wouldn’t fit in the back of my SUV. We needed to coordinate around the meal schedule for the residents and not impede the movement of wheelchairs in and out of the elevator and hallways. Shawn and Jonathan jumped right to it. Got the box in their truck at Costco, followed us to the facility, wheeled it in and up to her room, got it in place and disposed of the box all while warmly greeting residents and staff at the facility including my bedridden Mom. Thank you for making this not only a painless process but pleasant as well. - Michelle

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Total Price$74
San Diego, CA

Delivery team was on time, even though we have an elevator there’s still 12 steps to get to our condo, so they worked very hard. - Richard

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Total Price$144
San Diego, CA

Best customer service ever. they were both professional, patient, and solved problems on the fly. The oversized couch needed to be dropped off on the 3rd floor, and the elevator did not work. Without question, they got to work and managed to figure out a way to fit the couch there a small staircase and carried it all the up to my place one step at a time. I cannot express how grateful they made it happen. It was a difficult challenge and they exceeded beyond my expectation. I strongly recommend them for your next move. Thank you! - Daniel

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Total Price$64
Vista, CA

Professional and nice! The sofa didn’t fit in the elevator but they got it up the steps. Would use these guys again! - Mike

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Total Price$92
San Diego, CA

Javion and Diego were amazing. They handled everything so smoothly and didn’t even get stressed when my new apartments elevators weren’t working correctly yet. 10/10 - Susie

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Total Price$383
San Diego, CA

They were very quick our elevator was having issues and the place I was moving into was closing but they were so fast and helpful - Alexandra

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Total Price$201
San Diego, CA

Corey was great. He was on time ! He knew exactly how to get a big couch up the elevator in our building. We could have never done it ourselves. Thanks Corey - John

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Total Price$90

Lugg pricing in Escondido, CA

Lite

1 Lugger
Lite truck
Base fare$26
Per-mile rate$1.96
Per-min labor$0.95
Average cost$50

Pickup

2 Luggers
Pickup truck
Base fare$38
Per-mile rate$2.24
Per-min labor$1.62
Average cost$74

Van

2 Luggers
Van truck
Base fare$68
Per-mile rate$3.08
Per-min labor$2.02
Average cost$114

XL

2 Luggers
XL truck
Base fare$117
Per-mile rate$3.70
Per-min labor$2.30
Average cost$170

Box

2 Luggers
Box truck
Base fare$152
Per-mile rate$5.00
Per-min labor$3.00
Average cost$222
* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Rates vary by city. Every booking includes a small variable booking fee for Lugg's operational and safety costs. Routes over 30 miles add $2/mile for miles 31 to 50, then $2.50/mile above 50. You'll see an upfront price before you book.

Real customer prices

See what Lugg customers paid for similar college moves.

Sandra

Sandra

Moved dorm rooms in Chicago, IL

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Base fare$26.00
Mileage(0.6 mi @ $1.97/mi)$1.18
Labor(12 min @ $0.95/min)$11.36
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$2.46
Total price$41.00
Most customers pay$51–$74
Richard

Richard

Moved dorm furniture from Menlo Park to Stanford, CA

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Base fare$68.00
Mileage(2.9 mi @ $3.08/mi)$8.93
Labor(29 min @ $2.01/min)$58.43
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$8.64
Total price$144.00
Most customers pay$138–$178
Rachel

Rachel

Moved dorm room contents to storage in New York, NY

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Base fare$81.60
Mileage(0.8 mi @ $3.69/mi)$2.95
Labor(76 min @ $2.43/min)$184.43
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$17.17
Total price$286.15
Most customers pay$229–$321

Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.

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Trusted movers

Highly rated, vetted moving professionals you can trust. Reliable, respectful teams who show up ready to work, handling your items with care and getting the job done right.

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Victor

Mover

Lugger rating

4.9

Qualifications

3/3


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No criminal background, valid drivers license & more


Strong & Physically Able

Lift up to 125 lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience


Truck

2001 or newer, insured, great shape, clean cargo

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Eugene

Driver

Lugger rating

4.9

Qualifications

3/3


Background check

No criminal background, valid drivers license & more


Strong & Physically Able

Lift up to 125 lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience


Truck

2001 or newer, insured, great shape, clean cargo

Items we move

Dormroom furniture

Dormroom furniture

Beds, desks, shelves, chairs, and other small dorm furniture

Small appliances

Small appliances

Mini fridges, microwaves, toasters, air fryers, and other small appliances

Electronics

Electronics

TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics

Clothing & bedding

Clothing & bedding

Clothing, sheets, blankets, pillows, and comforters

Bikes

Bikes

Road bikes, mountain bikes, and other bike accessories

Boxes

Boxes

Books, decor, and other student dorm items

And many more!

We help you move

Your boxes

1 Lugger

Lugg Lite is perfect for moving a stack of boxes, luggage, or lightweight furniture like coffee tables and accent chairs.

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Your things

2 Luggers

Lugg Pickup is a versatile choice for moving a few large items like a refrigerator, washer/dryer or a sofa.

Lugg Pickup

Your room

2 Luggers

Lugg Van is the right match for moving several pieces of furniture or fragile items, like art or plants, that require an enclosed vehicle for protection.

Lugg Van

Your space

2 Luggers

Lugg XL is great for moving a studio or a small 1-bedroom apartment, and any bulky oversized items including king-sized mattresses.

Lugg XL

Your place

2 Luggers

Lugg Box is a high-capacity option for 2+ bedroom homes, home staging projects, and multiple bulky pieces of furniture.

Lugg Box

Your home

2 Luggers

Lugg Box+ is our largest option for 3+ bedroom homes, commercial relocations, and any job that needs maximum cargo space.

Lugg Box+

Universities near Escondido, CA

Lugg helps students move in and out of housing at these schools near Escondido, CA. Tap one to start an instant estimate.

  • University of California, San Diego (UCSD) logo
    University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
    9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 9209318.5 mi
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  • San Diego State University (SDSU) logo
    San Diego State University (SDSU)
    5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 9218223.7 mi
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  • University of San Diego (USD) logo
    University of San Diego (USD)
    5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, CA 9211024.7 mi
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  • University of California, Irvine (UCI) logo
    University of California, Irvine (UCI)
    California Institute for Telecommunication and Information Technology, 4100 E Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 9261756.6 mi
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Dorm and college movers in Escondido

Two weeks in the year do most of the work: the one in August when everyone arrives, and the one in May when everyone leaves at once. In between there are roommate swaps, a move down the hall, a futon bought off a senior, and the run to storage before summer. Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery platform where you book local movers for moves into dorms, residence halls and off-campus apartments, and back out again at the end of term.

Which Lugg fits a dorm room

Most people booking dorm movers overestimate what a dorm room holds. Across thousands of student moves, 93% fit in a van or a pickup truck. A bed, a desk chair, a futon and eight or nine boxes doesn't need a box truck, and you pick the vehicle yourself when you book rather than having someone size it for you.

Move-in week and move-out week

Move-in runs on the college's clock, not yours: an assigned arrival slot, a loading zone, a lot that's full by nine in the morning. Booking ahead is what keeps that from mattering, and you can lock a Lugg up to 60 days out. Move-out is the opposite problem, because everything has to be gone by a deadline and half of it isn't coming home. One Lugg can make up to five stops, so the storage unit, the donation drop-off and the boxes you're leaving at a friend's place all happen in the same trip. Movers carry it up stairs, into elevators and down long hallways, which is most of what a dorm building is.

Off-campus apartments and student housing

Student movers get booked for more than move-in day. Sophomore year is usually a walk-up with three roommates, a shared lease and a couch somebody's brother is giving away. Lugg handles those the same way, including the pickup from a marketplace seller across town on the way to the new place. Lugg movers can put the bed frame, the desk or the bookshelf back together once it's in the room.

Moving without a car on campus

Most freshmen don't have a car, and the ones who do can't fit a mattress in it, which is most of what dorm room movers get called for. Lugg is the way to get something bulky from a store, a storage unit or a seller to your room without borrowing a truck or asking three friends. You book it yourself in about a minute, track the crew on the way, and see your upfront estimate before anything is confirmed.

FAQs - College moves in Escondido, CA

Any campus inside Lugg's service area. Lugg doesn't work from a list of partner schools, so booking university movers works the same way at every school: dorms, residence halls, Greek housing, campus-affiliated apartments and off-campus student housing in Escondido are all just addresses. Lugg covers more than 4,000 cities and 8,000 ZIP codes.

The quickest way to check your own school is to enter your pickup and drop-off addresses. If Lugg serves them, you'll see your estimate right away.

Yes, Lugg can pick up your order from retailers like Target, IKEA, Walmart, or any other local store and deliver it to your dorm or apartment in Escondido. Perfect for new dorm setups or replacing furniture mid-semester. This is especially helpful if you don't have a car on campus. We frequently deliver mini-fridges, futons, shelving units, desks, TVs, and other bulky dorm essentials. We can even make multiple pickups in one trip if your purchases/orders are at different stores.

Yes, Lugg can move your belongings into a storage unit during summer or winter breaks and bring them back when the new semester starts in Escondido. Lugg can also pick up from storage and deliver directly to your dorm or apartment on the same day. If you're clearing out old items, we can make donation drop-offs at Goodwill or other local charities. You can even schedule both moves in advance to make returning to campus stress-free.

Yes, room-to-room and building-to-building moves are among the most common student moving services Lugg runs in Escondido. Just enter your pickup and destination addresses, even if they're across campus. Lugg movers can bring items directly into your dorm room or apartment, and one booking supports multiple stops, so dorm to storage to new dorm works as a single trip.

Yes, Lugg can take unwanted items to local donation centers such as Goodwill, Savers, or other charities in Escondido during move-out. We can also help remove small pieces of furniture, old dorm items, or boxes you no longer need and bring those to a local disposal or recycling center if preferred. This is perfect for end-of-semester clean-outs or when you need your room cleared before RA inspections.

Lugg can move you up to 150 miles from the pickup address, which covers most trips from home to campus. Whether you're coming from home, another campus or a surrounding suburb, Lugg can take your things straight to your dorm, apartment or student housing.

Trips longer than 30 miles include a long-distance fee: $2 per mile for miles 31 to 50, then $2.50 per mile above 50. It's already built into the estimate you see before you book.

Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses when you book to check your route.

Yes, you can book your Lugg up to 60 days ahead to lock in your preferred time, especially helpful during busy move-in or move-out weekends in Escondido. Early booking ensures your movers and truck are ready when campus access windows open. We can also arrive during your assigned campus move-in slot or residence hall check-in time, which many schools require for freshmen and returning students.

Yes, with Lugg you can book on-demand, same-day, and next-day college moves. Movers and a truck can arrive within the hour, or you can schedule up to 60 days in advance for a time that works best for you. Same-day moves are great for students who don't have a car on campus or need last-minute help with furniture, dorm supplies, or store pickups.

Yes, parents, guardians or friends can book your college move remotely, as long as someone in Escondido is there to meet the crew. Ask them to add you as an additional contact so you can track your Lugg and message the Luggers in real time, and they can follow the move from their own devices too.

They're also welcome to pitch in on the day. Plenty of families help with loading and unloading to get everything set up faster, which is especially useful in older dorm buildings with slow elevators, tight hallways or several flights of stairs.

Four out of five dorm and college moves with Lugg come in under $250, and the median is about $140. Lugg prices from your addresses and the vehicle you pick, then bills labor by the minute with no hourly minimum, so a short move costs what it actually takes instead of a four-hour block.

You'll see your estimate before you book anything.

Yes, Lugg's referral program is always on: share your referral code with a friend who hasn't used Lugg before, and they get $10 off their first move while you get $10 in Lugg credit.

Your code is in the Lugg app or on the website once you're logged in. Open the menu, find Invite friends, and you can copy your code or share it straight from there.

Lugg also runs seasonal promotions and giveaways, most often around back-to-school, winter break and summer move-out. Follow Lugg on social or join the email list to catch those.

Yes, Lugg supports up to five pickups or drop-offs per booking, so you and your roommate can combine moves to save time and make things easier. For example, we can pick up from both of your homes or storage units and deliver everything to your shared dorm, apartment, or college housing in Escondido in one trip. This makes it a cost-effective option compared to booking separately, especially when moving from multiple locations.

Please note that only one payment can be processed per booking, so the cost can't be split across multiple cards or people.

You'll need to secure any required parking permits or passes for your college move in Escondido if your campus requires them. Many campuses have designated move-in zones or loading areas, so check with your housing or parking office before move day to avoid delays. If your school uses security checkpoints, gated entries, or ID-verified access, your Luggers can check in with campus staff as needed.

Yes, Luggers can help move beds, desks, and dressers within your dorm room or apartment in Escondido, perfect for rearranging furniture, swapping roommates, or setting up after redecorating. Lugg crews can also help with light assembly or disassembly of items like desks, bed frames, or bookshelves, and can reposition TVs or mini-fridges as needed.

Lugg doesn't provide packing services or supplies, so have everything packed before your crew arrives. Boxes, storage bins, duffel bags and even trash bags all work, as long as nothing is loose. Unplug electronics, empty and defrost mini-fridges, secure drawers and bundle cords, and pack TVs with extra padding where you can. Check your campus housing guidelines for prohibited items. Having everything ready helps your Luggers load quickly, which matters most on a busy move-in day in Escondido.

Every Lugg college move in Escondido includes professional moving equipment, straps, dollies, moving blankets, and stretch wrap to protect your items and your space, plus a basic toolkit for light disassembly or reassembly. Pickup trucks also come equipped with a tarp for weather protection.

Your Luggers will wrap fragile or bulky pieces for safe transport and move heavy furniture, appliances and other large items through tight spaces, stairs and doorways. This equipment helps your Luggers navigate stairs, elevators, and narrow dorm hallways, protect your items in rainy weather, and safely move heavy dorm essentials like mini-fridges, futons, desks, and shelving. Your items and college dorm or housing are protected under Lugg's Damage Protection Guarantee.

We do not provide moving boxes or mattress covers. Please have these items ready if needed.

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