MovingFromMoving navigation
San Mateo, CA

Valdosta, GA → San Mateo, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Valdosta to San Mateo

About 2,668 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,590–$12,780, delivery in 7–14 days, 130 carriers on the Valdosta side and 332 in San Mateo.

  • 2,668 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,590–$12,7802-bedroom estimate
Photo: The original uploader was MCB at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.5
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,668 miles (2,261 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
130 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
332 (93 interstate)

Reverse: San Mateo → Valdosta

Moving from Valdosta to San Mateo is a cross-country move of roughly 2,668 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia 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 $8,590 to $12,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Valdosta side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 332 around San Mateo (93 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 San Mateo.

Valdosta has a population of about 56,000 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 1,539 in Valdosta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Valdosta to San Mateo

Full-service estimate for 2,668 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,440 $4,190 $5,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,160 $6,290 $7,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,590 $10,480 $12,780
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,750 $16,770 $20,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,900 $23,050 $28,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,640–$5,140

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

Portable container

$3,400–$5,000

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

Full-service mover

$8,590–$12,780

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Valdosta, GA → San Mateo, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Valdosta (origin)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
997480
MC
422306
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242366
MC
172668
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3332009
MC
1356136
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT
3292158
MC
1042696
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
29630
MC
129388
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528247
MC
1173649
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2352886
MC
805637
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986479
MC
94475
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

Near San Mateo (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC

USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (510) 346-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (650) 873-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nor-Cal Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1844592
MC
670818
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (510) 780-2692 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ontrack Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2551548
MC
889001
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (510) 751-9113 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 332 movers in San Mateo

Related routes

Other destinations from Valdosta

Other origins to San Mateo

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Valdosta to San Mateo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,440 to $5,110 for a studio, $5,160 to $7,670 for a one-bedroom, $8,590 to $12,780 for a two-bedroom, $13,750 to $20,460 for a three-bedroom and $18,900 to $28,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Mateo from Valdosta?

About 2,668 road miles (2,261 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Georgia 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 Valdosta to San Mateo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,640 to $5,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,400 to $5,000. 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 Valdosta–San Mateo corridor.