How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers in San Jose?

The cost of local moving companies in San Jose ranges from $166 to $415, and that’s just for one hour of heavy lifting. Local moves are usually billed per hour, per mover (and it takes about 2 movers per bedroom).

Anything under 100 miles and within the same state counts as a local move. If you’re staying in the Bay, you may want to schedule your move early in the morning to avoid rush hour and keep hourly costs under control. After all, if you’re paying per hour, you don’t want your movers stuck in a traffic jam.

If you’re planning a move from San Jose, some common routes come up more often than others. Whether you’re relocating within California or across the country, knowing the average cost of these common moves completed in the last months can help you budget more realistically and perfectly.

If you’re interested in cross country moving from San Jose, you may want to prepare your wallet: coast to coast moving costs from $3,000 to $11,700+ and beyond.

Unlike a plain-Jane long distance move, cross country moves require a lot more coordination with nationwide movers, route planning, and (of course) a lot more gas.

• Studio or 1-Bedroom Apartment: $3,000 - $5,000
• 2-Bedroom Home: $5,500 - $7,500
• 3-Bedroom Home: $7,000 - $10,000
• 4-Bedroom Home: $9,000 - $11,700+

Key Cost Factors

• Distance: The farther the move, the higher the transportation costs.
• Fuel Surcharges: An additional $300 - $800 depending on truck size.
• Specialty Services: Packing/unpacking, furniture assembly, and handling fragile items can add $500 -$1,000 to your bill.

DIY moving is a cheap option, and if you’re really lucky, you can get the whole thing done for just about $190. Unfortunately, there are a number of expenses that can eat into your savings, from truck rentals to gas and packing supplies.

And if you have to miss paychecks to DIY everything? Let’s just say that professional moving companies are worth the extra few bucks.

Moving takes between 1 and 21 days. This is largely due to the rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Under their driver rules, movers can’t log more than 11 hours of drive time per day. And if a driver covers too many miles in too little time, they may be investigated for safety violations.

Rules aside, many moving companies practice bundling. This means they’ll combine multiple smaller moves in the same truck or trailer to avoid any wasted space and wasted gas. It’s good for your final price, but expect delays while they handle those other moves along the route.