Reliable Freight Forwarding
Legal name: Reliable Transfer Corp
- USDOT
- 125105
- MC
- 123297
- Based in
- Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Juneau, AK → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,797 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,760–$11,540, delivery in 5–10 days, 7 carriers on the Juneau side and 273 in Daly City.
Daly City sits about 1,797 miles southeast of Juneau, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,760 to $11,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the Juneau side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 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.
Juneau has a population of about 32,000 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 12 in Juneau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,650 | $5,680 | $6,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,760 | $9,460 | $11,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,410 | $15,130 | $18,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,060 | $20,810 | $25,390 |
$2,450–$3,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,620–$3,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,760–$11,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Juneau, AK → Daly City, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $3,100 to $4,620 for a studio, $4,650 to $6,920 for a one-bedroom, $7,760 to $11,540 for a two-bedroom, $12,410 to $18,460 for a three-bedroom and $17,060 to $25,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,797 road miles (1,523 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Alaska 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 $2,450 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,860. 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 Juneau–Daly City corridor.