Moving from Overland Park, KS to San Jose, CA
About 1,722 miles across a state line, from Kansas into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Overland Park, KS to San Jose, CA covers about 1,722 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,749 – $10,332 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 115 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,722 miles from Kansas to California. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $7,749 – $10,332 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Overland Park to San Jose
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,812 – $7,749 | $4,184 – $5,579 | $2,790 – $3,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,974 – $9,299 | $5,021 – $6,695 | $3,348 – $4,463 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,749 – $10,332 | $5,579 – $7,439 | $3,720 – $4,959 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,911 – $11,882 | $6,416 – $8,555 | $4,277 – $5,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,074 – $13,432 | $7,253 – $9,671 | $4,835 – $6,447 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,624 – $15,498 | $8,369 – $11,159 | $5,579 – $7,439 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,722 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Overland Park to San Jose
1,722 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,610. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,749 to $10,332, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Overland Park to San Jose
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 115 people a year (±107) moved from Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park, to Santa Clara County, CA, home to San Jose. Going the other way: about 16 people a year (±25). Movers from Johnson County make up 0.1% of the 78,912 people a year who moved into Santa Clara County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,924 people a year (±854) moving from Kansas to California and about 5,217 people a year (±1,468) from California to Kansas — a net gain for Kansas of about 3,293 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,448 ±989 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,981 ±579 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 2,618 ±497 |
| Riley County, KS | 1,264 ±400 |
| Miami County, KS | 1,193 ±321 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 8,231 ±986 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 6,043 ±854 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,413 ±752 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 3,735 ±605 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 2,272 ±673 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Overland Park (80 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.6% of their 66 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studdard Moving and StorageUSDOT 99388 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 22 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Century Van Lines IncUSDOT 888860 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gerber Transfer LLCUSDOT 2391030 | Bonner Springs · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 12 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingUSDOT 2929832 | Lenexa · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceUSDOT 283973 | Kansas City · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving ProzUSDOT 2275038 | Olathe · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 5 | 66.7% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the San Jose end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Jose: Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks), Ontrack Moving LLC (Hayward, 20 trucks), Moving Solutions Inc (Newark, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Kansas into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Overland Park to San Jose
Insist on a survey
Over 1,722 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,722 miles of handling.
Arriving in San Jose
A local move inside San Jose later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from San Jose are Fremont (about 13 mi), Oakland (about 45 mi), San Francisco (about 49 mi).
Other routes from Overland Park
All routes from Overland Park, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park to Kansas City, KS | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Kansas City, MO | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Wichita, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Overland Park to Omaha, NE | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Overland Park to Des Moines, IA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Overland Park to Tulsa, OK | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Overland Park to Oklahoma City, OK | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| Overland Park to McKinney, TX | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
Also moving to San Jose: from Fremont, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Modesto, CA, from Stockton, CA.
Overland Park to San Jose moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Overland Park to San Jose?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,722 miles cost about $5,812 – $7,749 for a studio, $7,749 – $10,332 for a two-bedroom home and $8,911 – $11,882 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Overland Park to San Jose take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Overland Park to San Jose?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,720 – $4,959 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,749 – $10,332 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,579 – $7,439.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Overland Park to San Jose?
Yes. Overland Park is in Kansas and San Jose is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 57 listed movers within 30 miles of Overland Park hold it.
How many people move from Overland Park to San Jose each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 115 people a year (margin of error ±107) moved from Johnson County, which contains Overland Park, to Santa Clara County, which contains San Jose.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.