Daly City, CA

Sugar Land, TX → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Sugar Land to Daly City

About 1,929 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,290–$10,850, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,180 carriers on the Sugar Land side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 1,929 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,290–$10,8502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,929 miles (1,635 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,180 (498 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Sugar Land

The route from Sugar Land, TX to Daly City, CA covers roughly 1,929 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,290 to $10,850 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Sugar Land side there are 1,180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (498 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.

Sugar Land has a population of about 107,726 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 2,741 in Sugar Land), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sugar Land to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 1,929 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,920 $3,560 $4,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,380 $5,340 $6,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,290 $8,890 $10,850
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,670 $14,230 $17,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,040 $19,560 $23,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,730–$3,860

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

Portable container

$2,740–$4,030

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

Full-service mover

$7,290–$10,850

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 Sugar Land (origin)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

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 Sugar Land to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,340 for a studio, $4,380 to $6,510 for a one-bedroom, $7,290 to $10,850 for a two-bedroom, $11,670 to $17,360 for a three-bedroom and $16,040 to $23,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Sugar Land?

About 1,929 road miles (1,635 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 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 Texas 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 Sugar Land to Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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 Sugar Land–Daly City corridor.