Licensed Movers inSan Mateo, CA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in San Mateo with the FMCSA, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of San Mateo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Mateo
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in San Mateo
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Wallys Moving Service
39 N Idaho St, CA 94401
- USDOT
- 3005464
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Like A Flash Moving
Legal name: Raphael Group Llc
45 Mclellan Ave, CA 94403
- USDOT
- 4426029
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
California Movers Local And Long Distance Moving Company
Legal name: Empire Movers Usa Inc
338 Fremont St Unit 230, CA 94401
- USDOT
- 2890482
- MC number
- MC96566 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 4
Marcelio J Delgado Villegas
Legal name: A1 Careful Moving And Delivery
3235 Glendora Dr Apt 1, CA 94403
- USDOT
- 4570793
- MC number
- MC1818071
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of San Mateo
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Imoving Llc | Foster City, CA | 3628515 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Packers Moving Llc | Foster City, CA | 4355178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Affa Moving Llc | Foster City, CA | 3384002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | The Flying House Moving Services Llc | Foster City, CA | 3638952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sf Bay Area Moving | Belmont, CA | 3429538 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ceo Moving Llc | Belmont, CA | 3554402 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | America Movers Llc | Belmont, CA | 4571817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Mymovers Llc | Burlingame, CA | 3530150 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Army'S Moving And Storage Llc | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Good Deeds Moving | San Bruno, CA | 3956023 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eagle Moving And Storage | San Bruno, CA | 3670248 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eagle Moving & Storage | San Bruno, CA | 3519797 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bay Area Moving Company | San Bruno, CA | 3494297 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Two Friends Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4027061 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Smart People Moving Llc | San Bruno, CA | 3356180 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lily'S Moving Services Llc | Redwood City, CA | 4466237 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ml Movers | Redwood City, CA | 2420052 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Shift And Settle Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4525000 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Dependable Movers 1 Llc | San Bruno, CA | 4486006 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Traust Moving & Freight | San Bruno, CA | 3822151 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Grand Moving Llc | San Bruno, CA | 3571408 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Top Line Movers Llc | Redwood City, CA | 4551062 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tl Moving & Hauling Services | Redwood City, CA | 3221388 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ml Movers | Redwood City, CA | 3659877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Curbside Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4524369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 1406245 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Clutch Moving Company | South San Francisco, CA | 3046942 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Cummings Moving Co | South San Francisco, CA | 4265509 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | C G Moving Company Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 3907428 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A1 Transfer Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3081814 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Golden Gate Moving Company Llc | South San Francisco, CA | 2736217 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Puma Moving Inc | South San, CA | 2694165 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sierras Moving Services | S San Fran, CA | 3357208 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Easy Move | South San Francisco, CA | 3165590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Air Container Transfer | Brisbane, CA | 1701515 | 60 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mighty Moving & Trucking Llc | South San Francisco, CA | 2717368 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Ams Relocation Inc | Brisbane, CA | 1839605 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mccarthy Moving & Storage | Brisbane, CA | 2081199 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | California Movers | Pacifica, CA | 3840757 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in San Mateo
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in San Mateo: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from San Mateo: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,991 | $13,460 – $17,946 | $15,478 – $20,638 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 388 | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,162 | $9,729 – $12,972 | $11,188 – $14,918 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,718 | $7,731 – $10,308 | $8,891 – $11,854 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,905 | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,838 | $12,771 – $17,028 | $14,687 – $19,582 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,012 | $13,554 – $18,072 | $15,587 – $20,783 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,934 | $13,203 – $17,604 | $15,183 – $20,245 |
Moving out of state from San Mateo?
13 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of San Mateo priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in San MateoBefore you book a San Mateo mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and San Mateo address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in California
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in San Mateo: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Mateo, CA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in San Mateo itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Foster City, Belmont, Burlingame, Redwood City and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in San Mateo?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from San Mateo to New York City, NY (about 2,991 miles) is $13,460 – $17,946 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near San Mateo?
By reported fleet, Air Container Transfer in Brisbane, CA, with 60 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1701515). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do San Mateo movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever California requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 13 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near San Mateo, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in San Mateo" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.