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Hillsboro, OR → San Mateo, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hillsboro to San Mateo

About 651 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,380–$6,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 165 carriers on the Hillsboro side and 332 in San Mateo.

  • 651 miroad distance
  • 11 h 55 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,380–$6,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 651 miles (551 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 55 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
165 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
332 (93 interstate)

Reverse: San Mateo → Hillsboro

The route from Hillsboro, OR to San Mateo, CA covers roughly 651 miles by road, a south-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 $4,380 to $6,510 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 55 min.

On the Hillsboro side there are 165 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 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.

Hillsboro has a population of about 111,126 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 4,142 in Hillsboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Hillsboro to San Mateo

Full-service estimate for 651 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,750 $2,140 $2,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,380 $5,340 $6,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,000 $8,540 $10,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,630 $11,740 $14,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,600–$2,350

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,380–$6,510

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hillsboro (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terminal Transfer INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
59571
MC
115767
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (503) 445-6892 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Truck Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ps Trucking INC

USDOT
524115
MC
278091
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (503) 224-2580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truck Source Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3127725
MC
91424
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (503) 240-2770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pdx Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2353055
MC
869184
Based in
Tualatin, OR 97062 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Route Verify on FMCSA

Rose City Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rose City Moving & Storage Company

USDOT
295098
MC
185266
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (503) 285-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Premium Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2033832
MC
783862
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (360) 433-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bridgetown Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgetown Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT
2318726
MC
7797
Based in
Portland, OR 97210 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (503) 664-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Hillsboro

Near San Mateo (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC

USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (510) 346-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (650) 873-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nor-Cal Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1844592
MC
670818
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (510) 780-2692 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ontrack Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2551548
MC
889001
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (510) 751-9113 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 332 movers in San Mateo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hillsboro to San Mateo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,380 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,420 for a three-bedroom and $9,630 to $14,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Mateo from Hillsboro?

About 651 road miles (551 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 55 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oregon 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hillsboro to San Mateo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Hillsboro–San Mateo corridor.