Fairfield, CA → Fremont, CA · Short-haul move
About 63 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,640–$2,440, delivery in 1–2 days, 112 carriers on the Fairfield side and 599 in Fremont.
Fremont sits about 63 miles south of Fairfield, 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 1 h 47 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,640 and $2,440, before packing or storage.
On the Fairfield side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 599 around Fremont (168 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 Fremont.
Fairfield has a population of about 122,489 and Fremont about 226,442. The two cities have comparable density (2,882 and 2,944 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,040 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,640 | $2,000 | $2,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,490 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,660 | $4,460 | $5,440 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,640–$2,440
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 $910 to $1,350 for a studio, $1,040 to $1,550 for a one-bedroom, $1,640 to $2,440 for a two-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,700 for a three-bedroom and $3,660 to $5,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 63 road miles (53 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 47 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 Fairfield and Fremont 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 $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,580. 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 Fairfield–Fremont corridor.