Long-Distance Towing to San Diego, CA
San Diego is our longest regular haul — about 140 miles down I-5 — and TowMatic handles long-distance towing and vehicle transport for military relocations, dealer transport, and breakdowns anywhere along the Orange County and North County corridor.
The route south runs I-5 through Orange County, past the 405 split, and down the long no-exit stretch through Camp Pendleton before reaching San Diego County. It's a heavily traveled corridor with serious weekend and holiday traffic, and a breakdown anywhere along it — not just at the two ends — is something we plan for.
Navy and Marine Corps personnel relocating between Southland and San Diego-area bases, dealer-to-dealer transport, non-running vehicles bought off San Diego's used-car market, family moves, and weekend beach-traffic breakdowns make up the bulk of our San Diego calls.
Route & distance from Burbank
Typical route
Common San Diego long-distance calls
I-5 corridor breakdowns
From the 405 split through the Camp Pendleton stretch, we recover vehicles anywhere along the route, not only at the pickup or drop-off endpoints.
Military relocation towing
PCS orders between the Southland and San Diego-area bases often mean moving a vehicle that isn't ready, or legal, to drive down.
Weekend beach-traffic breakdowns
Holiday and summer-weekend gridlock on I-5 strands cars for hours; we work the backup to reach you.
FAQ — towing to San Diego
What's the flat rate for a Burbank-to-San-Diego tow?
We quote a single flat rate for the roughly 140-mile haul before dispatch, based on distance and vehicle type — it's our longest regular route but still one upfront price.
Can you tow a non-running vehicle to San Diego?
Yes, including vehicles that broke down mid-route along I-5, not just ones waiting at a fixed pickup address.
How long does the San Diego tow take?
Typically 2.5 to 3+ hours depending on traffic through Orange County and North County — the longest drive time of our regular routes.
Get a long-distance tow moving
(747) 200-6992Flat-rate quotes before we dispatch — mileage is priced up front, not on arrival.
PCS orders sent me to San Diego and my car wasn't going to survive the drive down. TowMatic flatbedded it from Burbank the same week, flat rate, no drama.
TowMatic also runs long-distance tows to these cities
Stuck on the shoulder right now?
Stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazards flashing — a truck is already being dispatched the moment you call.
Request a tow or a quote
For anything urgent, call — it's faster than a form. For scheduled tows or quotes, this takes about a minute.
Home base
1420 San Fernando Rd
Burbank, CA 91504
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week