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Kirkland, WA → Daly City, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kirkland to Daly City

About 816 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,000–$7,440, delivery in 2–5 days, 377 carriers on the Kirkland side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 816 miroad distance
  • 14 h 46 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,000–$7,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 816 miles (692 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 46 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
377 (129 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Kirkland

Moving from Kirkland to Daly City is a long-distance move of roughly 816 road miles, heading south from Washington to California.

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 $5,000 to $7,440 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 14 h 46 min.

On the Kirkland side there are 377 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (129 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.

Kirkland has a population of about 95,000 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 5,177 in Kirkland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Kirkland to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 816 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,000 $6,100 $7,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,000 $9,760 $11,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,000 $13,410 $16,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,610

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

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

Full-service mover

$5,000–$7,440

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 Kirkland (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (509) 710-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC

USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (206) 763-5887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 365-4454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eco-Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gs Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3227005
MC
1304454
Based in
Seattle, WA 98119 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 992-5523 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jordan River Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jordan River Moving LLC

USDOT
901418
MC
391125
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98034 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (206) 236-0808 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 377 movers in Kirkland

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 Kirkland to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,440 for a two-bedroom, $8,000 to $11,900 for a three-bedroom and $11,000 to $16,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Kirkland?

About 816 road miles (692 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 46 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 Washington 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 Kirkland to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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 Kirkland–Daly City corridor.