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Daly City, CA

Huntsville, AL → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Huntsville to Daly City

About 2,353 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,750–$11,530, delivery in 7–14 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 2,353 miroad distance
  • 41 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,750–$11,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,353 miles (1,994 straight-line)
Drive time
41 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Huntsville

The route from Huntsville, AL to Daly City, CA covers roughly 2,353 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,750 to $11,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 41 hours (5 driving days).

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 273 around Daly City (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 Daly City.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 2,353 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,650 $5,670 $6,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,750 $9,450 $11,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,400 $15,120 $18,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,050 $20,790 $25,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,320–$4,680

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

Portable container

$3,120–$4,590

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

Full-service mover

$7,750–$11,530

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 Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT
930909
MC
401062
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1874024
MC
717350
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
274079
MC
190361
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459680
MC
849703
Based in
Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT
3381623
MC
1375777
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1193208
MC
475921
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT
1549350
MC
977534
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT
2959051
MC
75856
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near Daly City (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 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 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

Umbrella Global INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3126263
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (415) 203-0835 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Fast Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4413393
MC
1734057
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (626) 230-8969 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delancey Street Moving & Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Delancey Street Foundation

USDOT
289919
MC
198922
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94124 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (415) 957-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 273 movers in Daly City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,100 to $4,610 for a studio, $4,650 to $6,920 for a one-bedroom, $7,750 to $11,530 for a two-bedroom, $12,400 to $18,450 for a three-bedroom and $17,050 to $25,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Huntsville?

About 2,353 road miles (1,994 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,320 to $4,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,120 to $4,590. 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 Huntsville–Daly City corridor.