San Jose, CA → Santa Rosa, CA · Short-haul move
About 110 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,470–$3,670, delivery in 1–2 days, 484 carriers on the San Jose side and 88 in Santa Rosa.
Moving from San Jose to Santa Rosa is a short-haul move of roughly 110 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 2 h 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,470 and $3,670, 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 88 around Santa Rosa (23 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 Rosa.
San Jose has a population of about 989,814 and Santa Rosa about 179,437. San Jose is considerably denser (5,683 people per square mile versus 4,191), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,820 | $5,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,620 | $8,080 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,470–$3,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Jose, CA → Santa Rosa, 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 $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,670 for a two-bedroom, $3,950 to $5,880 for a three-bedroom and $5,430 to $8,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 110 road miles (93 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both San Jose and Santa Rosa 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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 Rosa corridor.