($1,688+) Norfolk, VA to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to San Jose, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,970-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to San Jose, California, with costs ranging from $2,732 - $13,073. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $441 - $2,940. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Norfolk and San Jose. Local movers in Norfolk typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,732 - $6,527
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,244 - $8,603
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,593 - $13,073

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 Norfolk to San Jose.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to San Jose, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk 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 Norfolk to San Jose?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to San Jose, CA

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to San Jose, California, cost between $1,996 and $7,565. 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 Norfolk typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,996 - $4,055
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,643 - $5,822
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,914 - $7,565

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 Norfolk, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,029, 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 $110 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $221 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Norfolk, VA, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to San Jose, CA

A rental truck for this 2,970-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to San Jose, California, costs between $1,705 and $4,693. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,389 - $1,588
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,705 - $3,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,939 - $4,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,406 - $4,693

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 $110 and $515.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $221.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,389 and $1,588 for the 2,970-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 $1,029 for 2 movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to San Jose, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Norfolk, Virginia, to San Jose, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,289 and $4,383.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,815 - $3,686
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,920 - $6,114

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 Norfolk, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,029.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $110 and $221 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to San Jose?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk 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.