Daly City, CA → Ukiah, CA · Short-haul move
About 128 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,550–$3,790, delivery in 1–2 days, 273 carriers on the Daly City side and 15 in Ukiah.
Ukiah sits about 128 miles north 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 54 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,550 and $3,790, 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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
Daly City has a population of about 101,261 and Ukiah about 17,000. Daly City is considerably denser (13,803 people per square mile versus 3,484), 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 | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,110 | $3,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,080 | $4,980 | $6,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,610 | $6,840 | $8,350 |
$280–$400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,550–$3,790
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 $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,550 to $3,790 for a two-bedroom, $4,080 to $6,070 for a three-bedroom and $5,610 to $8,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 128 road miles (109 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Ukiah 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 $280 to $400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,670. 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–Ukiah corridor.