San Jose, CA → Santa Clara, CA · Local move
About 13 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,340–$2,000, delivery in 0–1 days, 484 carriers on the San Jose side and 292 in Santa Clara.
Moving from San Jose to Santa Clara is a local move of roughly 13 road miles, heading northwest 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 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,340 and $2,000, before packing or storage.
On the San Jose side there are 484 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 of them authorized for interstate work), and 292 around Santa Clara (77 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 Santa Clara.
San Jose has a population of about 989,814 and Santa Clara about 133,446. The two cities have comparable density (5,683 and 6,975 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 | $690 | $840 | $1,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,200 | $3,910 | $4,770 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,340–$2,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Jose, CA → Santa Clara, 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 $690 to $1,020 for a studio, $820 to $1,220 for a one-bedroom, $1,340 to $2,000 for a two-bedroom, $2,110 to $3,140 for a three-bedroom and $3,200 to $4,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 13 road miles (10 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 San Jose and Santa Clara 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 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 San Jose–Santa Clara corridor.