Daly City, CA → Nashua, NH · Cross-country move
About 3,152 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,870–$14,680, delivery in 7–14 days, 273 carriers on the Daly City side and 112 in Nashua.
Moving from Daly City to Nashua is a cross-country move of roughly 3,152 road miles, heading northeast from California to New Hampshire.
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 $9,870 to $14,680 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 112 around Nashua (83 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 Nashua.
Daly City has a population of about 101,261 and Nashua about 92,000. Daly City is considerably denser (13,803 people per square mile versus 2,962), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in New Hampshire than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,810 | $5,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,920 | $7,220 | $8,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,870 | $12,030 | $14,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,790 | $19,260 | $23,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,710 | $26,480 | $32,300 |
$4,440–$6,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,830–$5,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,870–$14,680
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 $3,950 to $5,870 for a studio, $5,920 to $8,810 for a one-bedroom, $9,870 to $14,680 for a two-bedroom, $15,790 to $23,490 for a three-bedroom and $21,710 to $32,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,152 road miles (2,671 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 New Hampshire 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 $4,440 to $6,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,830 to $5,640. 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–Nashua corridor.