Piranha Ops LLC
- 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
Mountain View, CA → San Jose, CA · Local move
About 19 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,380–$2,050, delivery in 0–1 days, 308 carriers on the Mountain View side and 484 in San Jose.
Moving from Mountain View to San Jose is a local move of roughly 19 road miles, heading southeast within California.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,380 and $2,050, before packing or storage.
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 484 around San Jose (125 interstate). For an in-state 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 San Jose.
Mountain View has a population of about 82,000 and San Jose about 989,814. The two cities have comparable density (6,889 and 5,683 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,380 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,160 | $2,630 | $3,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,260 | $3,970 | $4,850 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,380–$2,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mountain View, CA → San Jose, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $850 to $1,260 for a one-bedroom, $1,380 to $2,050 for a two-bedroom, $2,160 to $3,210 for a three-bedroom and $3,260 to $4,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 19 road miles (16 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Mountain View and San Jose are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,520. 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.
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–San Jose corridor.