($1,132+) San Jose, CA to Overland Park, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Jose, CA to Overland Park, KS

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,849-mile move from San Jose, California, to Overland Park, Kansas, with costs ranging from $1,375 - $11,315. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $543 - $3,620. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Jose and Overland Park. Local movers in San Jose typically start around $316 as a base rate plus $119/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Jose to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $5,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,503 - $7,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,451 - $11,315

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from San Jose to Overland Park.

Specialty moving services from San Jose, CA to Overland Park, KS

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of San Jose movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Overland Park, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Jose to Overland Park?

Look for Kansas Motor Carriers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Kansas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from San Jose, CA to Overland Park, KS

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $1,640 and $5,613. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in San Jose runs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Jose to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,640 - $3,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,976 - $4,343
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,673 - $5,613

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both San Jose, CA and Overland Park, KS. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,267 in San Jose, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $136 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $272 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers San Jose to Overland Park?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from San Jose, CA to Overland Park, KS

Truck rentals from San Jose, California, to Overland Park, Kansas, range from $1,121 - $3,018 for the 1,849-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,065 - $1,217
• Daily insurance: $54/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $36
• San Jose daily rental rate: $19 - $49
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Jose to Overland Park based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,121 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,018

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $136 and $634.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $272.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,065 and $1,217 for the 1,849-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,267 for 2 movers in San Jose, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Jose to Overland Park?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from San Jose, CA to Overland Park, KS

If you're moving a larger household from San Jose, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Overland Park, Kansas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,646 and $3,238.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Jose to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,404 - $2,764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,138 - $4,354

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in San Jose, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,267.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $136 and $272 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from San Jose to Overland Park?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: San Jose, CA vs Overland Park, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Overland Park, side by side with San Jose on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.