Movers from the SF Bay Area to New York.

A Bay Area to New York move typically runs $4,500–$13,300 for most households at B2's weight-based rate of $0.70–$0.95 per pound. A studio or 1-bedroom (2,500–4,500 lbs): $1,750–$4,275. A 2-bedroom (5,000–7,500 lbs): $3,500–$7,125. A 3-bedroom (8,000–10,000 lbs): $5,600–$9,500. A 4-bedroom home (10,000–14,000 lbs): $7,000–$13,300. The national average for cross-country interstate moves is about $9,060 — large coast-to-coast moves often exceed this. Call (669) 999-5505 for a free binding estimate.

The Bay Area to the New York metro is approximately 2,900 miles via I-80. A loaded moving truck typically takes 5–7 days in transit, depending on weather, mountain pass conditions (Sierra Nevada, Rockies via Wyoming, Appalachians), and urban corridor delays. Plan for 7 days if you're moving in winter or if your NYC building only allows move-ins on certain days. B2 provides a confirmed delivery date in writing — not a vague 2-week window.

Yes — virtually all NYC apartment buildings, co-ops, and condos require a COI from your moving company before they will allow move-in. Typical requirements: $1,000,000 general liability coverage minimum, the building's management company and building owner named as additional insureds, and a 30-day notice period before cancellation. Some buildings also require cargo insurance. B2 issues COIs within 24 hours of request, formatted to building management standards. Provide your building's exact requirements (often listed in your lease or building welcome packet) to your B2 coordinator as soon as you have them.

Contact your building management or co-op board immediately after signing your lease — most NYC buildings with service elevators book them weeks in advance, and some buildings only allow move-ins on weekdays during specific 3–4 hour windows. Ask your building management for: (1) their move-in scheduling policy, (2) the COI requirements and who to address it to, (3) any move-in fee or deposit, and (4) whether parking permits or loading dock reservations are required for the moving truck. Share all of this with your B2 coordinator before finalizing your move date — NYC building restrictions can determine your pickup date in California.

Many streets in Brooklyn (particularly row house blocks in Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, and Bushwick), the Bronx, and Manhattan (below 14th Street in particular) cannot accommodate a full 26-foot moving truck. If your street has parking restrictions, weight limits, or is physically too narrow, a shuttle vehicle transfer will be required. B2 discloses shuttle fees in your written estimate before you sign. To determine if your street requires a shuttle, Google the address in Street View, look for overhead clearance signs, and ask your building management if other residents have had truck access issues. Provide this information at your inventory walk-through.

B2 Moving LLC is a licensed California carrier (CAL-T 581337, BHGS MTR 0192394) operating under USDOT 3585923. B2 handles origin service — packing, loading, and Bay Area logistics — with its own background-checked W-2 crews. The coast-to-coast interstate leg (California to New York) is coordinated with a vetted network of FMCSA-authorized interstate carriers. B2 does not self-perform the interstate portion or hold active interstate motor carrier authority. You are never placed with an anonymous broker — you always know which licensed carrier handles your shipment.

The right answer depends on budget, commute, and lifestyle priorities. Manhattan offers unmatched density and transit access but commands the highest rents in the country. Brooklyn (Park Slope, Williamsburg, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene) has become nearly as expensive as Manhattan but offers more space and neighborhood character. Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights) offers better value and strong transit. Hoboken and Jersey City (New Jersey) are popular with Bay Area transplants — lower rents, direct PATH train access to Manhattan, and a more walkable suburban feel. B2 delivers to all NYC boroughs and the NJ metro (Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Union counties).

B2 picks up coast-to-coast moves from across the Bay Area. Common origin addresses include the Peninsula tech corridor (Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale — see Mountain View and Sunnyvale), South Bay (Santa Clara, Milpitas — see Milpitas), East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont — see Berkeley), and San Francisco proper. B2's yard is in Santa Clara but we pick up across the Bay Area — no extra charge for origin addresses within our service area.