Long distance · California & nationwide
Bay Area long distance
& interstate movers.
Moves within California and across the country, priced by weight with clear written terms. Reserve the whole truck for a binding flat price and a guaranteed delivery date.
Cal-T #0190543 · Licensed & insured · ★ 4.8 on GoogleUS DOT 1783494
4.8★ · Over 1,000 reviews on Google, Yelp (San Jose, San Francisco) and Thumbtack
- CoverageInterstate & cross-country
- FleetOur trucks · our crew
- ComplianceDOT & FMCSA registered
- Rating4.8★ · 79 Google reviews
How Spartan handles your long distance move
Every long-distance move starts with a survey of what you are moving, so we can estimate the weight and recommend the right option: a weight-based move within California, a weight-based interstate move, or a flat fee for a truck reserved just for you. Your belongings are loaded at origin and unloaded at destination, with furniture taken apart and put back together, and moving blankets included.
Survey and written estimate
Video or in-home survey. Your estimate shows the weight, the rate per pound and the minimum space reservation, in writing.
Pick the option that fits
Weight-based (non-binding, final price by actual weight) or flat fee for a reserved truck (binding, price does not change).
Packing and protection
Moving blankets included. Full packing service with all supplies available. Fragile items professionally wrapped and boxed.
Loading and inventory
Every item labeled and listed on an inventory. Furniture disassembled and padded before it goes on the truck.
Transit
All mileage, tax and tolls included. No extra fees for weekend moves. Pickup and delivery within the agreed time frame.
Delivery and set-up
Items placed where you want them and furniture reassembled. Unpacking of boxes is not included.
Three ways to move long distance
Interstate · by weight
Non-binding estimate based on a minimum space reservation. Final price by actual weight. Delivery window up to 30 days from your first available date.
Within California · by weight
Non-binding. 3,000 lb minimum with delivery within 7 business days, or reserve the truck at 5,000 lb for guaranteed next-day delivery. No extra charges for stairs, elevator, long carry or shuttle.
Flat fee · whole truck
Binding price for a dedicated truck. Guaranteed pickup and delivery dates, same team both ends, no warehouse transfers and no third-party carriers.
Every piece of furniture is fully wrapped and protected with moving blankets and tape, at no extra charge.
What's included in your move
Included
Loading and unloading, furniture disassembly and reassembly, moving blankets, labeling and inventory, all mileage, tax and tolls. No weekend fees.
Valuation
Free basic valuation at $0.60 per pound per article.
Payment
50% on the day of pickup, 50% on delivery. Cash, money order, Visa or Mastercard. 3% fee on card payments.
Popular routes from San Francisco
Typical distances from San Francisco.
- SF → Los Angeles · 380 mi
- SF → Seattle · 810 mi
- SF → Portland · 640 mi
- SF → San Diego · 500 mi
- SF → Denver · 1,250 mi
- SF → Austin · 1,750 mi
- SF → Chicago · 2,130 mi
- SF → New York · 2,900 mi
Route guides
Moving to another state
- Bay Area to Alabama
- Bay Area to Arizona
- Bay Area to Arkansas
- Bay Area to Colorado
- Bay Area to Connecticut
- Bay Area to Delaware
- Bay Area to Florida
- Bay Area to Georgia
- Bay Area to Idaho
- Bay Area to Illinois
- Bay Area to Indiana
- Bay Area to Iowa
- Bay Area to Kansas
- Bay Area to Kentucky
- Bay Area to Louisiana
- Bay Area to Maine
- Bay Area to Maryland
- Bay Area to Massachusetts
- Bay Area to Michigan
- Bay Area to Minnesota
- Bay Area to Mississippi
- Bay Area to Missouri
- Bay Area to Montana
- Bay Area to Nebraska
- Bay Area to Nevada
- Bay Area to New Hampshire
- Bay Area to New Jersey
- Bay Area to New Mexico
- Bay Area to New York
- Bay Area to North Carolina
- Bay Area to North Dakota
- Bay Area to Ohio
- Bay Area to Oklahoma
- Bay Area to Oregon
- Bay Area to Pennsylvania
- Bay Area to Rhode Island
- Bay Area to South Carolina
- Bay Area to South Dakota
- Bay Area to Tennessee
- Bay Area to Texas
- Bay Area to Utah
- Bay Area to Vermont
- Bay Area to Virginia
- Bay Area to Washington
- Bay Area to West Virginia
- Bay Area to Wisconsin
- Bay Area to Wyoming
Moving to a major city
- Bay Area to Atlanta
- Bay Area to Austin
- Bay Area to Boise
- Bay Area to Boston
- Bay Area to Charlotte
- Bay Area to Dallas
- Bay Area to Denver
- Bay Area to Houston
- Bay Area to Miami
- Bay Area to Minneapolis
- Bay Area to Nashville
- Bay Area to North New Jersey
- Bay Area to Philadelphia
- Bay Area to Phoenix
- Bay Area to Portland
- Bay Area to Raleigh
- Bay Area to Salt Lake City
- Bay Area to San Diego
- Bay Area to Seattle
- Bay Area to Washington DC
Why choose Spartan over national van lines
Delivery times, average and policy
Typical transit: West Coast 3-7 days, Mountain and Central 7-10 days, East Coast 10-14 days. Policy: interstate delivery within 30 days of your first available date; within California within 7 business days, or next day with the reserved truck.
One point of contact
The same person from your first call to delivery day.
Clear written terms
Weight, rate, minimum reservation and every extra charge are written in your estimate before you book.
Licensed
US DOT 1783494. CPUC Cal-T #0190543.
Storage if you need it
Monthly storage by weight, from $525 for up to 3,000 lb.
Reserve the truck
Want a fixed price and a fixed date? Book the flat fee and the truck is yours alone.
Trust & compliance
- US DOT 1783494
- CPUC Cal-T #0190543
- 4.8★ on Google
- Written estimates
We move the
hard stuff.
Armoires and antiques
Heavy, tall and often irreplaceable. Padded, strapped and carried with the care they need.
China cabinets and glass
Hutches, display cabinets and everything inside them, packed piece by piece.
Art and mirrors
Large canvases, framed art and floor mirrors, protected so nothing touches the surface.
"Pricing is
transparent."
"Outstanding. I've used these movers twice. Pricing is transparent and their team finished my move in under 3 hours!"
"This company is our ultimate go-to anytime we need to move. Always arrive on time. They have never damaged any of our items."
Long-distance
moving FAQ.
How is long distance moving priced?
By weight. Your estimate lists the rate per pound and a minimum space reservation (for example 3,000 lb within California). Weight-based estimates are non-binding: the final price follows the actual weight and any added services. A flat fee for a reserved truck is binding.
How long does delivery take?
On average, West Coast 3-7 days, Mountain and Central 7-10 days, East Coast 10-14 days. By policy, interstate delivery is within 30 days of your first available date, and moves within California are delivered within 7 business days, or next day when you reserve the truck (5,000 lb).
Will my things be transferred to another truck?
With the flat fee or the reserved truck, no: your shipment travels directly, handled only at loading and unloading. Ask us about the route for other moves.
What does a binding flat fee mean?
You reserve an entire truck for one fixed price. It does not change with the weight or access at delivery unless you add services there.
Are there extra charges?
Interstate moves can include stairs ($35 per 1,000 lb after the first flight), long carry over 100 ft, elevator, and shuttle when a big truck cannot reach the door. Within California and flat-fee moves have none of these at delivery.
How do I pay?
50% on the day of pickup and 50% on delivery, by cash, money order, Visa or Mastercard. Card payments carry a 3% fee and are due one day before delivery.
Do you move out of state from the Bay Area?
Yes. We move Bay Area homes to other states and across the country. Interstate moves are priced by weight with a minimum space reservation, and delivery is within 30 days of your first available date. More on our interstate movers Bay Area page.
Are you licensed for long distance moves?
Yes. Spartan Moving Systems holds US DOT 1783494 and CPUC Cal-T #0190543, and our contract also lists MC 650181. Basic valuation at $0.60 per pound per article is included free.
What if I need storage?
We offer monthly storage priced by weight in a climate-controlled facility, from $525 a month for up to 3,000 lb.
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They keep coming back.
4.8 on 79 Google reviews. Over 1,000 reviews on Google, Yelp (San Jose, San Francisco) and Thumbtack.
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