Daly City, CA → Newport Beach, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 451 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,960, delivery in 1–3 days, 273 carriers on the Daly City side and 298 in Newport Beach.
Moving from Daly City to Newport Beach is a regional long-distance move of roughly 451 road miles, heading southeast within California.
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 $4,010 to $5,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 29 min.
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 298 around Newport Beach (107 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 Newport Beach.
Daly City has a population of about 101,261 and Newport Beach about 85,000. Daly City is considerably denser (13,803 people per square mile versus 3,582), 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 | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,410 | $7,820 | $9,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,820 | $10,750 | $13,120 |
$760–$1,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,010–$5,960
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 $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,960 for a two-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a three-bedroom and $8,820 to $13,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 451 road miles (382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 29 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Daly City and Newport Beach 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 $760 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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–Newport Beach corridor.