Glendale, CA → San Mateo, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 385 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,710–$5,520, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,585 carriers on the Glendale side and 332 in San Mateo.
The route from Glendale, CA to San Mateo, CA covers roughly 385 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,710 to $5,520 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 7 h 20 min.
On the Glendale side there are 1,585 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (649 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.
Glendale has a population of about 187,160 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 6,444 in Glendale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,710 | $4,520 | $5,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,940 | $7,240 | $8,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,160 | $9,950 | $12,140 |
$550–$770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,710–$5,520
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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Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,310 for a one-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,520 for a two-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,830 for a three-bedroom and $8,160 to $12,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 385 road miles (326 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 20 min.
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.
No. Because both Glendale 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,010. 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 Glendale–San Mateo corridor.