Licensed Movers inSan Rafael, CA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in San Rafael 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 Rafael to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Rafael
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in San Rafael
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
Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage
Legal name: Johnson & Daly Moving Inc
110 Belvedere St, CA 94901
- USDOT
- 2611854
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 18 trucks · 18 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Birch Circle Movers
Legal name: Always On The Move Inc
4238 Redwood Hwy, CA 94903
- USDOT
- 3039518
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
North Bay Moving And Storage
Legal name: North Bay Holdings Llc
4238 Redwood Hwy, CA 94903
- USDOT
- 3044325
- MC number
- MC46368
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of San Rafael
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | The Honest Movers Inc | San Anselmo, CA | 4380363 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | A And P Moving Inc | Novato, CA | 4475931 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Two Men And A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Onyx Relocation Services Llc | Novato, CA | 3576896 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | J&L Moving | Novato, CA | 4402765 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Heavy Moving And Storage | Richmond, CA | 3625237 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Orbit Moving & Storage Inc | Richmond, CA | 369367 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Sfc Moving Co | Richmond, CA | 3608026 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Rockys Moving | Novato, CA | 2672116 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Flagship Movers | Sausalito, CA | 2715604 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jh Moving | Richmond, CA | 4242552 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Tibet Movers Llc | Elcerrito, CA | 4169464 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Boutique Moving Services Llc | El Cerrito, CA | 3364883 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | 5 Star Moving | Albany, CA | 4020333 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Route 66 Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3070307 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mr Palm Moving Llc | San Francisco, CA | 3620093 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | L&S Moving Llc | Albany, CA | 4333890 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Gentlemen Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 4544784 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Forward | San Francisco, CA | 4372199 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Kz2 Moving Company Llc | San Francisco, CA | 3701932 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Skyy Moving Llc | San Francisco, CA | 4068080 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | All Together Moving | Berkeley, CA | 2694633 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Happy Family Moving Company Llc | San Francisco, CA | 4141548 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Scorpion Moving And Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3501470 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Timely Transfer Llc | San Francisco, CA | 4382150 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | 5 Smart Movers Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3887329 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Coleman Relocations Llc | Berkeley, CA | 3327953 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ncs Moving Services | Emeryville, CA | 1836217 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Paradise Moving Service Llc | Oakland, CA | 4326172 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Run Run Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 3067720 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Bay Area Moving & Storage | Rodeo, CA | 2766678 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Mayan Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3613619 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Zhang'S Moving Co | San Francisco, CA | 2697921 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | A10 Moving Llc | San Francisco, CA | 3717456 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Bystroff Moving & Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3715324 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Sf Smart Moving Llc | San Francisco, CA | 4348076 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in San Rafael
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 Rafael: 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 Rafael: 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 | ≈ 421 | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,163 | $9,734 – $12,978 | $11,194 – $14,925 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,734 | $7,803 – $10,404 | $8,973 – $11,965 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,924 | $8,658 – $11,544 | $9,957 – $13,276 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,840 | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,028 | $13,626 – $18,168 | $15,670 – $20,893 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,935 | $13,208 – $17,610 | $15,189 – $20,251 |
Moving out of state from San Rafael?
7 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 Rafael priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in San RafaelBefore you book a San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Rafael, CA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in San Rafael itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Rafeal, San Anselmo, Novato, San Pablo and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in San Rafael?
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 Rafael 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 Rafael?
By reported fleet, Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage in San Rafael, CA, with 18 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2611854). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do San Rafael 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. 7 of the 43 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 Rafael, 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 Rafael" 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.