Chula Vista, CA → Daly City, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Chula Vista to Daly City

About 550 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,380–$6,520, delivery in 2–5 days, 440 carriers on the Chula Vista side and 273 in Daly City.

550 miroad distance
10 h 11 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,380–$6,5202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chula Vista, California
To: Daly City, California
Road distance: ≈ 550 miles (466 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 11 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 440 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination: 273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Chula Vista

The route from Chula Vista, CA to Daly City, CA covers roughly 550 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,380 to $6,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 11 min.

On the Chula Vista side there are 440 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (159 of them authorized for interstate work), and 273 around Daly City (77 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Daly City.

Chula Vista has a population of about 275,533 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 5,554 in Chula Vista), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Chula Vista to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 550 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,750	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,630	$3,210	$3,910
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,380	$5,350	$6,520
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,010	$8,550	$10,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,640	$11,760	$14,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,220

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,380–$6,520

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Chula Vista (origin)

Crown Xpress Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1099085
MC: 453813
Based in: San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (619) 666-1680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esquer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Multimodal Esquer INC

USDOT: 752830
MC: 340729
Based in: San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (619) 737-6882 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jlx INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jl Xpress INC

USDOT: 2563169
MC: 894648
Based in: San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (619) 671-2020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT: 927424
MC: 400335
Based in: San Diego, CA 92110 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT: 3312065
MC: 1052279
Based in: Chula Vista, CA 91910 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (858) 294-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3476079
MC: 1145709
Based in: Coronado, CA 92118 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlas Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 668059
MC: 312552
Based in: San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (619) 489-2324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjm International Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4611786
Based in: San Diego, CA 92154 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (619) 407-0426 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 440 movers in Chula Vista

Near Daly City (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT: 1701515
MC: 624529
Based in: Brisbane, CA 94005 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT: 154572
MC: 156852
Based in: Oakland, CA 94607 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2107877
MC: 736145
Based in: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (650) 873-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3492133
MC: 1149694
Based in: San Mateo, CA 94401 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1279465
MC: 559129
Based in: Burlingame, CA 94010 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

Umbrella Global INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3126263
Based in: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (415) 203-0835 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Fast Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4413393
MC: 1734057
Based in: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (626) 230-8969 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delancey Street Moving & Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Delancey Street Foundation

USDOT: 289919
MC: 198922
Based in: San Francisco, CA 94124 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (415) 957-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 273 movers in Daly City

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Daly City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chula Vista to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,380 to $6,520 for a two-bedroom, $7,010 to $10,430 for a three-bedroom and $9,640 to $14,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Chula Vista?

About 550 road miles (466 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Chula Vista and Daly City are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Chula Vista to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Chula Vista–Daly City corridor.