($504+) St. George, UT to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. George, UT to San Jose, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 644-mile move from St. George, Utah, to San Jose, California, with costs ranging from $1,521 - $8,687. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $475 - $3,168. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. George and San Jose. Local movers in St. George typically start around $451 as a base rate plus $196/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from St. George to San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,521 - $4,171
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,383 - $5,851
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,967 - $8,687

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 St. George to San Jose.

Specialty moving services from St. George, UT to San Jose, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of St. George movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Jose, 81% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. George to San Jose?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 St. George, UT to San Jose, CA

Moving containers from St. George, Utah, to San Jose, California, cost between $1,029 and $3,501. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in St. George typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. George to San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,495
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,501

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In St. George, UT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,109, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $119 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $238 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both St. George, UT, and San Jose, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers St. George to San Jose?

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 St. George, UT to San Jose, CA

A rental truck for this 644-mile move from St. George, Utah, to San Jose, California, costs between $484 and $1,379. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $325 - $371
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• St. George daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. George to San Jose based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $484 - $951
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $538 - $1,063
• 4+ bedrooms: $705 - $1,379

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 $119 and $554.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $238.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $325 and $371 for the 644-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 $1,109 for 2 movers in St. George, Utah, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. George to San Jose?

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 St. George, UT to San Jose, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from St. George, Utah, to San Jose, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,024 and $2,038.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from St. George to San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $897 - $1,741
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,024 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,382 - $2,637

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $119 - $238 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in St. George, Utah, typically costs $1,109.

What are the best freight companies from St. George to San Jose?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Bulk Carrier Services, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Bulk Carrier Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: St. George, UT vs San Jose, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Jose, side by side with St. George 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.