Daly City, CA → Berkeley, CA · Local move
About 18 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,370–$2,040, delivery in 0–1 days, 273 carriers on the Daly City side and 429 in Berkeley.
Berkeley sits about 18 miles northeast of Daly City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 34 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,370 and $2,040, before packing or storage.
On the Daly City side there are 273 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 429 around Berkeley (149 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 Berkeley.
Daly City has a population of about 101,261 and Berkeley about 121,911. The two cities have comparable density (13,803 and 11,954 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,370–$2,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daly City, CA → Berkeley, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $840 to $1,260 for a one-bedroom, $1,370 to $2,040 for a two-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,200 for a three-bedroom and $3,250 to $4,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 18 road miles (15 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Daly City and Berkeley 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,520. 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.
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 Daly City–Berkeley corridor.