Santa Clara, CA

Hillsboro, OR → Santa Clara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hillsboro to Santa Clara

About 668 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,590, delivery in 2–5 days, 165 carriers on the Hillsboro side and 292 in Santa Clara.

  • 668 miroad distance
  • 12 h 13 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,430–$6,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 668 miles (566 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 13 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
165 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
292 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Clara → Hillsboro

Santa Clara sits about 668 miles south of Hillsboro, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oregon 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 $4,430 to $6,590 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 12 h 13 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 292 around Santa Clara (77 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 Santa Clara.

Hillsboro has a population of about 111,126 and Santa Clara about 133,446. Santa Clara is the denser city (6,975 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 Santa Clara

Full-service estimate for 668 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,770 $2,160 $2,630
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,660 $3,240 $3,950
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,430 $5,400 $6,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,080 $8,640 $10,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,740 $11,870 $14,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$4,430–$6,590

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Hillsboro, OR → Santa Clara, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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

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

Pro Truck Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
524115
MC
278091
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

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

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

Rose City Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295098
MC
185266
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

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

Bridgetown Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2318726
MC
7797
Based in
Portland, OR 97210 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 165 movers in Hillsboro

Near Santa Clara (destination)

Legacy Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2043462
MC
716505
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Crew Point Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462710
MC
96075878
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 292 movers in Santa Clara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hillsboro to Santa Clara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,590 for a two-bedroom, $7,080 to $10,540 for a three-bedroom and $9,740 to $14,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Clara from Hillsboro?

About 668 road miles (566 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 13 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 Santa Clara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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–Santa Clara corridor.