Fremont, CA → Yuma, AZ · Long-distance move
About 640 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,230–$6,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 599 carriers on the Fremont side and 66 in Yuma.
Moving from Fremont to Yuma is a long-distance move of roughly 640 road miles, heading southeast from California to Arizona.
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 $4,230 to $6,300 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 11 h 44 min.
On the Fremont side there are 599 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (168 of them authorized for interstate work), and 66 around Yuma (57 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 Yuma.
Fremont has a population of about 226,442 and Yuma about 105,227. Fremont is considerably denser (2,944 people per square mile versus 792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,230 | $5,160 | $6,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,770 | $8,260 | $10,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,310 | $11,360 | $13,860 |
$960–$1,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,590–$2,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,230–$6,300
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.
Legal name: San Luis International Freight Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,780 for a one-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,300 for a two-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,080 for a three-bedroom and $9,310 to $13,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 640 road miles (542 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 44 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Arizona 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 $960 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,340. 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 Fremont–Yuma corridor.