Daly City, CA → Lowell, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,164 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,400–$15,470, delivery in 7–14 days, 273 carriers on the Daly City side and 215 in Lowell.
Moving from Daly City to Lowell is a cross-country move of roughly 3,164 road miles, heading northeast from California to Massachusetts.
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 $10,400 to $15,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 55 hours (7 driving days).
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 215 around Lowell (152 interstate). For an interstate 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 Lowell.
Daly City has a population of about 101,261 and Lowell about 119,971. Daly City is considerably denser (13,803 people per square mile versus 8,497), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,160 | $5,070 | $6,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,240 | $7,610 | $9,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,400 | $12,680 | $15,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,640 | $20,290 | $24,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,880 | $27,900 | $34,040 |
$4,450–$6,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,840–$5,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,400–$15,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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 $4,160 to $6,190 for a studio, $6,240 to $9,280 for a one-bedroom, $10,400 to $15,470 for a two-bedroom, $16,640 to $24,760 for a three-bedroom and $22,880 to $34,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,164 road miles (2,681 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Massachusetts makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,450 to $6,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,840 to $5,650. 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–Lowell corridor.