Daly City, CA

Lawrence, KS → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lawrence to Daly City

About 1,737 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,800–$10,110, delivery in 5–10 days, 17 carriers on the Lawrence side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 1,737 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,800–$10,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,737 miles (1,472 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
17 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Lawrence

Daly City sits about 1,737 miles west of Lawrence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas 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 $6,800 to $10,110 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lawrence side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 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.

Lawrence 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 2,772 in Lawrence), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lawrence to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 1,737 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,720 $3,320 $4,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,080 $4,970 $6,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,800 $8,290 $10,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,880 $13,270 $16,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,960 $18,240 $22,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,370

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

Portable container

$2,570–$3,780

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

Full-service mover

$6,800–$10,110

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 Lawrence (origin)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1380572
MC
745731
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1644908
MC
616036
Based in
Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
917983
MC
397078
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
768024
MC
345177
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1996368
MC
727907
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1397728
MC
530604
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3516994
MC
1176725
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4517072
MC
1789178
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 17 movers in Lawrence

Near Daly City (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate
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

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

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

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

Delancey Street Moving & Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

All 273 movers in Daly City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,720 to $4,050 for a studio, $4,080 to $6,070 for a one-bedroom, $6,800 to $10,110 for a two-bedroom, $10,880 to $16,180 for a three-bedroom and $14,960 to $22,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Lawrence?

About 1,737 road miles (1,472 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 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 Kansas 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 Lawrence to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,780. 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 Lawrence–Daly City corridor.