Daly City, CA

Springfield, IL → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Springfield to Daly City

About 2,083 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,800–$11,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 2,083 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,800–$11,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,083 miles (1,765 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Springfield

Moving from Springfield to Daly City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,083 road miles, heading west from Illinois to California.

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 $7,800 to $11,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 273 around Daly City (77 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 Daly City.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 1,872 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 2,083 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,120 $3,810 $4,640
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,680 $5,710 $6,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,800 $9,510 $11,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,480 $15,220 $18,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,160 $20,930 $25,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,890–$4,080

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

Portable container

$2,880–$4,230

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

Full-service mover

$7,800–$11,610

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

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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 Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Daly City (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Umbrella Global INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3126263
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Go Fast Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4413393
MC
1734057
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Delancey Street Moving & Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
289919
MC
198922
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94124 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

All 273 movers in Daly City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,120 to $4,640 for a studio, $4,680 to $6,960 for a one-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,610 for a two-bedroom, $12,480 to $18,570 for a three-bedroom and $17,160 to $25,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Springfield?

About 2,083 road miles (1,765 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Illinois into California 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 Springfield to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,890 to $4,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,880 to $4,230. 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 Springfield–Daly City corridor.