Fairfax, VA → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,863 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,220–$13,710, delivery in 7–14 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 273 in Daly City.
Moving from Fairfax to Daly City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,863 road miles, heading west from Virginia to 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 $9,220 to $13,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 273 around Daly City (77 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 Daly City.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 3,869 in Fairfax), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,530 | $6,740 | $8,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,220 | $11,240 | $13,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,750 | $17,980 | $21,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,280 | $24,730 | $30,170 |
$3,990–$5,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,580–$5,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,220–$13,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Daly City, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $3,690 to $5,490 for a studio, $5,530 to $8,230 for a one-bedroom, $9,220 to $13,710 for a two-bedroom, $14,750 to $21,940 for a three-bedroom and $20,280 to $30,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,863 road miles (2,426 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,580 to $5,260. 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 Fairfax–Daly City corridor.