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Lowell, MA → Sunnyvale, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lowell to Sunnyvale

About 3,148 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,370–$15,430, delivery in 7–14 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 489 in Sunnyvale.

  • 3,148 miroad distance
  • 54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,370–$15,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,148 miles (2,667 straight-line)
Drive time
54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination
489 (132 interstate)

Reverse: Sunnyvale → Lowell

Moving from Lowell to Sunnyvale is a cross-country move of roughly 3,148 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts 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 $10,370 to $15,430 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 54 hours (7 driving days).

On the Lowell side there are 215 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (152 of them authorized for interstate work), and 489 around Sunnyvale (132 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 Sunnyvale.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Sunnyvale about 156,577. The two cities have comparable density (8,497 and 7,050 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Sunnyvale

Full-service estimate for 3,148 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,150 $5,060 $6,170
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,220 $7,590 $9,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,370 $12,640 $15,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,590 $20,230 $24,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,810 $27,820 $33,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,280–$6,050

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

Portable container

$3,830–$5,630

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

Full-service mover

$10,370–$15,430

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 Lowell (origin)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679531
MC
1279402
Based in
Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
23907
MC
98938
Based in
Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3454459
MC
1125607
Based in
Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55290
MC
104967
Based in
Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT
592850
MC
1206423
Based in
Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505448
MC
869879
Based in
Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

Near Sunnyvale (destination)

Legacy Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2043462
MC
716505
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (408) 213-6326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crew Point Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462710
MC
96075878
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 601-0416 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 489 movers in Sunnyvale

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lowell to Sunnyvale?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,150 to $6,170 for a studio, $6,220 to $9,260 for a one-bedroom, $10,370 to $15,430 for a two-bedroom, $16,590 to $24,680 for a three-bedroom and $22,810 to $33,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sunnyvale from Lowell?

About 3,148 road miles (2,667 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell to Sunnyvale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,280 to $6,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,830 to $5,630. 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 Lowell–Sunnyvale corridor.