Home › Routes › San Jose → Los Angeles
Cost to move from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA
About 367 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $2,090–$3,410 with full-service movers in October.
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Estimates by home size
| Home size | Typical weight | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $840–$1,360 | $1,090–$1,810 | $820–$1,260 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,200–$1,950 | $1,700–$2,850 | $830–$1,290 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $2,090–$3,410 | $2,840–$4,760 | $840–$1,320 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $3,570–$5,840 | $4,820–$8,090 | $860–$1,380 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $4,770–$7,790 | $6,520–$10,940 | $880–$1,440 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 367 mi) | $1,140 | $1,810 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $110 | $150 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $490 | $830 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $350 | $630 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $22.63/h in San Jose vs. $20.38/h in Los Angeles (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $8.08/gal (California, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Both cities are in California; intrastate long-distance moves are regulated by the state, not FMCSA.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $1,940–$3,170 |
| April | $2,090–$3,410 |
| July | $2,410–$3,920 |
| October | $2,090–$3,410 |
Going the other way? See Los Angeles to San Jose.
More: moving costs in San Jose · moving costs in Los Angeles
Moving cost calculator
Your estimate appears here.
Want movers to contact you?
This form is disabled until we've approved a vetted partner. Nothing you type here is sent or stored.
FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Jose to Los Angeles?
A 2-bedroom move of about 367 road miles costs roughly $2,090–$3,410 with full-service movers in October, or $840–$1,320 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.