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Daly City, CA

Lafayette, LA → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lafayette to Daly City

About 2,137 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,140, delivery in 5–10 days, 91 carriers on the Lafayette side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 2,137 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,490–$11,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,137 miles (1,811 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
91 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Lafayette

Moving from Lafayette to Daly City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,137 road miles, heading northwest from Louisiana 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 $7,490 to $11,140 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Lafayette side there are 91 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.

Lafayette has a population of about 123,311 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 2,175 in Lafayette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 2,137 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,990 $3,650 $4,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,490 $5,480 $6,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,490 $9,130 $11,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,980 $14,610 $17,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,470 $20,090 $24,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,950–$4,160

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

Portable container

$2,930–$4,300

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

Full-service mover

$7,490–$11,140

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 Lafayette (origin)

Cm Contractors Of LA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3700976
MC
1794180
Based in
Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 288-4945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
863701
MC
379976
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (337) 706-8846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Macro Environmental Specialties LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1596229
MC
942529
Based in
Broussard, LA 70518 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (337) 839-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cajun Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2309280
MC
788388
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70507 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (337) 230-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bjb Group LLC

USDOT
2554983
MC
890877
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (337) 417-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Moving & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
52766
MC
143588
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 234-2361 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Moving Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610864
MC
1229882
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 319-4202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4495496
MC
1777700
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (337) 504-4395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 91 movers in Lafayette

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 Lafayette to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,990 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,490 to $6,680 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,140 for a two-bedroom, $11,980 to $17,820 for a three-bedroom and $16,470 to $24,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Lafayette?

About 2,137 road miles (1,811 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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 Lafayette to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,950 to $4,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,930 to $4,300. 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 Lafayette–Daly City corridor.