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Mountain View, CA

Mobile, AL → Mountain View, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Mobile to Mountain View

About 2,347 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,740–$11,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 308 in Mountain View.

  • 2,347 miroad distance
  • 41 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,740–$11,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,347 miles (1,989 straight-line)
Drive time
41 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
308 (87 interstate)

Reverse: Mountain View → Mobile

Mountain View sits about 2,347 miles northwest of Mobile, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama 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 $7,740 to $11,520 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 41 hours (5 driving days).

On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 308 around Mountain View (87 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 Mountain View.

Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and Mountain View about 82,000. Mountain View is the denser city (6,889 people per square mile versus 1,341 in Mobile), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Mobile to Mountain View

Full-service estimate for 2,347 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,640 $5,660 $6,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,740 $9,440 $11,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,380 $15,100 $18,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,030 $20,770 $25,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,310–$4,680

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

Portable container

$3,110–$4,580

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

Full-service mover

$7,740–$11,520

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Mobile, AL → Mountain View, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Mobile (origin)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
793730
MC
353905
Based in
Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4286672
MC
1667253
Based in
Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT
514855
MC
261707
Based in
Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273702
MC
186516
Based in
Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT
2908185
MC
979238
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3420027
MC
1105291
Based in
Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3284177
MC
1038846
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
979782
MC
409556
Based in
Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

Near Mountain View (destination)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 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 (13 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 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 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

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 308 movers in Mountain View

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Mountain View?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,100 to $4,610 for a studio, $4,640 to $6,910 for a one-bedroom, $7,740 to $11,520 for a two-bedroom, $12,380 to $18,420 for a three-bedroom and $17,030 to $25,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mountain View from Mobile?

About 2,347 road miles (1,989 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 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 Alabama 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 Mobile to Mountain View?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,310 to $4,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,110 to $4,580. 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 Mobile–Mountain View corridor.