Daly City, CA → Stockton, CA · Short-haul move
About 78 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,730–$2,570, delivery in 1–2 days, 273 carriers on the Daly City side and 394 in Stockton.
Stockton sits about 78 miles east of Daly City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul 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 2 h 3 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,730 and $2,570, 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 394 around Stockton (222 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 Stockton.
Daly City has a population of about 101,261 and Stockton about 324,597. Daly City is considerably denser (13,803 people per square mile versus 5,158), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $980 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,600 | $3,170 | $3,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,790 | $4,620 | $5,640 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,730–$2,570
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 $980 to $1,450 for a studio, $1,110 to $1,650 for a one-bedroom, $1,730 to $2,570 for a two-bedroom, $2,600 to $3,870 for a three-bedroom and $3,790 to $5,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 78 road miles (66 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 3 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 Stockton 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 $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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–Stockton corridor.