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Mountain View, CA → Cambridge, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Mountain View to Cambridge

About 3,166 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,400–$15,480, delivery in 7–14 days, 308 carriers on the Mountain View side and 490 in Cambridge.

  • 3,166 miroad distance
  • 55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,400–$15,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,166 miles (2,683 straight-line)
Drive time
55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
308 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination
490 (287 interstate)

Reverse: Cambridge → Mountain View

Cambridge sits about 3,166 miles northeast of Mountain View, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts 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 $10,400 to $15,480 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 55 hours (7 driving days).

On the Mountain View side there are 308 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 of them authorized for interstate work), and 490 around Cambridge (287 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 Cambridge.

Mountain View has a population of about 82,000 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 6,889 in Mountain View), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Mountain View to Cambridge

Full-service estimate for 3,166 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,160 $5,070 $6,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,240 $7,610 $9,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,400 $12,690 $15,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,650 $20,300 $24,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,890 $27,910 $34,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,450–$6,290

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

Portable container

$3,850–$5,660

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

Full-service mover

$10,400–$15,480

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Mountain View, CA → Cambridge, MA. 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 Mountain View (origin)

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

Near Cambridge (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
338113
MC
830455
Based in
Boston, MA 02110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (339) 235-0375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC

USDOT
373544
MC
218762
Based in
Winchester, MA 01890 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 253 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (617) 661-3333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spike INC

USDOT
597632
MC
288585
Based in
Watertown, MA 02472 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (617) 926-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3461366
MC
1129943
Based in
Cambridge, MA 02141 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (201) 899-1365 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1696867
MC
623045
Based in
Everett, MA 02149 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (857) 928-0876 Route Verify on FMCSA

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3456438
MC
1132315
Based in
Revere, MA 02151 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (617) 767-3561 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 490 movers in Cambridge

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,160 to $6,190 for a studio, $6,240 to $9,290 for a one-bedroom, $10,400 to $15,480 for a two-bedroom, $16,650 to $24,770 for a three-bedroom and $22,890 to $34,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cambridge from Mountain View?

About 3,166 road miles (2,683 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 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 California into Massachusetts 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 Mountain View to Cambridge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,450 to $6,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,850 to $5,660. 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 Mountain View–Cambridge corridor.