San Mateo, CA

Eureka, CA → San Mateo, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Eureka to San Mateo

About 288 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,270–$4,870, delivery in 1–3 days, 11 carriers on the Eureka side and 332 in San Mateo.

  • 288 miroad distance
  • 5 h 40 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,270–$4,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 288 miles (244 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 40 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
11 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
332 (93 interstate)

Reverse: San Mateo → Eureka

Moving from Eureka to San Mateo is a regional long-distance move of roughly 288 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 $3,270 to $4,870 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 5 h 40 min.

On the Eureka side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 332 around San Mateo (93 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 San Mateo.

Eureka has a population of about 26,000 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 2,771 in Eureka), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Eureka to San Mateo

Full-service estimate for 288 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,270 $3,990 $4,870
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,240 $6,380 $7,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,200 $8,780 $10,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$630

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,270–$4,870

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Eureka (origin)

Dirty Birds Tcd LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4441571
MC
1749946
Based in
Eureka, CA 95503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Miller Farms

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2662318
Based in
McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Clinton M Price

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3045242
Based in
Eureka, CA 95501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Maruskas Excavation & Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2878623
Based in
Arcata, CA 95521 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Northern Emeralds

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3275685
Based in
Arcata, CA 95521 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Nor-Cal Freight

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2957164
MC
2568
Based in
McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Sunside Transportation

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3012570
MC
63736
Based in
McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Ss Support System

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4213071
Based in
Hoopa, CA 95546 (35 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 11 movers in Eureka

Near San Mateo (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Nor-Cal Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1844592
MC
670818
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Ontrack Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2551548
MC
889001
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 332 movers in San Mateo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Eureka to San Mateo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,870 for a two-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,790 for a three-bedroom and $7,200 to $10,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Mateo from Eureka?

About 288 road miles (244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Eureka and San Mateo 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Eureka to San Mateo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Eureka–San Mateo corridor.