Apartment communities
Large apartment communities often have loading rules and reserved move times. We coordinate with the leasing office.
Long Distance Moving
Moving from Los Angeles to San Jose? Your belongings travel about 340 miles on a dedicated truck—no transfers, no shared loads—delivered in 2–3 days depending on the size of your move.

Quick answer
Depending on the size of your move, a long-distance move from Los Angeles to San Jose can take 2–3 days. Your belongings ride in a truck reserved only for your move, locked after loading, with you holding the only key.
Updated October 2026 · By the Thunderhorse Movers and Packers team
LA → San Jose
San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area and a top destination for families and professionals moving north from Los Angeles for work in Silicon Valley.
Thunderhorse Movers and Packers handles your move from start to finish: optional packing in Los Angeles, careful loading, direct transport, unloading, furniture reassembly, and in-home setup in San Jose.
Local knowledge
Large apartment communities often have loading rules and reserved move times. We coordinate with the leasing office.
Single-family homes in Willow Glen, Almaden, and Evergreen get a crew sized for the job.
Furniture reassembled and placed so your home is ready the day you arrive.
How it works
Depending on the size of your move, the whole process takes 2–3 days.
Form, phone, or a free 10–15 minute video call. We confirm your date, inventory, and access.
Optional packing, full furniture protection, and loading. The truck is locked—you keep the key.
About 340 miles directly to San Jose. No transfers or warehouse stops.
Unloading, reassembly, and furniture placed in the rooms you choose.
Where we deliver
Free Quote
Full professional packing (optional), loading, transportation, unloading, furniture reassembly, and in-home setup.
Prefer to talk? (877) 217-7959
Real customer reviews
Real reviews from Google and HireAHelper.
Los Angeles → Bay Area
“Thunderhorse Movers & Packers was recommended by a close friend who has used them over 10+ years. They moved me from Los Angeles to the Bay area. Everything was seamless. Jorge was hands on and helped to add packers last minute to help me. Working with Joshua and Harold was great. The loading into the truck took less time than anticipated and they were able to connect me with someone locally to help with three extra days of unpacking and organizing. I would recommend them - they were reliable and they made everything easy.”
Santa Monica → San Francisco
“I recently moved from Santa Monica to San Francisco and Thunderhorse Moving made what could have been a chaotic process completely stress free. The team was fast, super efficient, and incredibly careful with all of my belongings not a single item was damaged. Moving long distance can be overwhelming, but their professional and positive attitude made the whole experience smooth and easy. I can’t recommend Thunderhorse Moving highly enough.”
Long-distance move
“They did a long-distance move and moved on the dates I wanted, and were on time and friendly staff. I highly recommend them.”
FAQs
Depending on the size of your move, a long-distance move from Los Angeles to San Jose can take 2–3 days, from loading day to delivery and setup.
About 340 miles by road. Your belongings travel directly on a truck reserved only for your move.
No. Your truck is dedicated to your move and locked after loading—you keep the only key. No warehouses, no outside contractors.
The size of your home, packing, access at both homes, your moving date, special items, and extra stops. You get one clear, itemized quote with no hidden fees.
Packing is optional: full packing, partial packing, or move only.
Yes. We are fully insured and provide a Certificate of Insurance on request.
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