Glendale, AZ → San Mateo, CA · Long-distance move
About 747 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,530–$6,750, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,051 carriers on the Glendale side and 332 in San Mateo.
San Mateo sits about 747 miles northwest of Glendale, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to California that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,530 to $6,750 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 35 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 332 around San Mateo (93 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 San Mateo.
Glendale has a population of about 260,572 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 4,031 in Glendale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,720 | $3,320 | $4,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,530 | $6,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,260 | $8,850 | $10,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,980 | $12,170 | $14,840 |
$1,070–$1,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,690–$2,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,530–$6,750
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 $1,810 to $2,700 for a studio, $2,720 to $4,050 for a one-bedroom, $4,530 to $6,750 for a two-bedroom, $7,260 to $10,790 for a three-bedroom and $9,980 to $14,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 747 road miles (633 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 35 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 $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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.