San Jose, CA

Everett, WA → San Jose, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Everett to San Jose

About 870 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,160–$7,680, delivery in 2–5 days, 232 carriers on the Everett side and 484 in San Jose.

  • 870 miroad distance
  • 15 h 42 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,160–$7,6802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Payton Chung · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 870 miles (737 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 42 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
232 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
484 (125 interstate)

Reverse: San Jose → Everett

San Jose sits about 870 miles south of Everett, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to California that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,160 to $7,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 42 min.

On the Everett side there are 232 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 484 around San Jose (125 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 San Jose.

Everett has a population of about 113,567 and San Jose about 989,814. San Jose is the denser city (5,683 people per square mile versus 3,332 in Everett), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Everett to San Jose

Full-service estimate for 870 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,520 $3,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,610
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,160 $6,290 $7,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,260 $10,070 $12,280
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,350 $13,840 $16,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,190–$1,690

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$5,160–$7,680

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 Everett (origin)

Hogland Transfer Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8264
MC
40505
Based in
Everett, WA 98203 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Trelawny Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3477238
MC
1140038
Based in
Everett, WA 98208 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Move Northwest Move Logistix Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2416564
MC
135723
Based in
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Takdir Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3230745
MC
1012863
Based in
Snohomish, WA 98296 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

On-It Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319655
MC
1056100
Based in
Lynnwood, WA 98037 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

M&s Transport Nw INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1029998
MC
431876
Based in
Mukilteo, WA 98275 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4361000
MC
1706532
Based in
Marysville, WA 98271 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

2 Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1527252
MC
569590
Based in
Marysville, WA 98271 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 232 movers in Everett

Near San Jose (destination)

Legacy Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2043462
MC
716505
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Crew Point Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462710
MC
96075878
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Advantage Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1038505
MC
426960
Based in
Milpitas, CA 95035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3247717
MC
1021407
Based in
Santa Clara, CA 95050 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 484 movers in San Jose

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Everett to San Jose?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,610 for a one-bedroom, $5,160 to $7,680 for a two-bedroom, $8,260 to $12,280 for a three-bedroom and $11,350 to $16,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Jose from Everett?

About 870 road miles (737 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Everett to San Jose?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,190 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,640. 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.

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 Everett–San Jose corridor.