Lambert And Son Moving
Legal name: Bill Lambert
- USDOT
- 3528657
- MC
- 1220611
- Based in
- Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Santa Cruz, CA → Fremont, CA · Local move
About 43 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,520–$2,260, delivery in 0–1 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 599 in Fremont.
The route from Santa Cruz, CA to Fremont, CA covers roughly 43 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,520 and $2,260, before packing or storage.
On the Santa Cruz side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 599 around Fremont (168 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 Fremont.
Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Fremont about 226,442. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 2,944), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $950 | $1,160 | $1,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,470 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,520–$2,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Santa Cruz, CA → Fremont, 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 $820 to $1,220 for a studio, $950 to $1,420 for a one-bedroom, $1,520 to $2,260 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,480 for a three-bedroom and $3,470 to $5,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 43 road miles (36 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 21 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 Santa Cruz and Fremont 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 $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Santa Cruz–Fremont corridor.