Glendale, AZ → Richmond, CA · Long-distance move
About 763 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,810, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,051 carriers on the Glendale side and 252 in Richmond.
The route from Glendale, AZ to Richmond, CA covers roughly 763 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,580 to $6,810 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 13 h 51 min.
On the Glendale side there are 1,051 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (452 of them authorized for interstate work), and 252 around Richmond (86 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 Richmond.
Glendale has a population of about 260,572 and Richmond about 114,861. The two cities have comparable density (4,031 and 3,869 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, 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 | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,750 | $3,350 | $4,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,580 | $5,580 | $6,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,330 | $8,940 | $10,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,080 | $12,290 | $14,990 |
$1,080–$1,530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,580–$6,810
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 $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,810 for a two-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,900 for a three-bedroom and $10,080 to $14,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 763 road miles (646 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 51 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 Arizona 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 $1,080 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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–Richmond corridor.