San Bruno Movers, Downtown to the Ridge

Small older houses near downtown, hillside neighborhoods climbing toward Sweeney Ridge, and apartments near BART. San Bruno is compact, but the moves are not all the same.

Get my free quote

Call toll free1-877-417-6060

● Free quote · No obligationOr call 1-877-417-6060CPUC Cal-T #0190543

Rating 4.8 · 77 Google reviews Moves 10,000+ License Cal-T #0190543 · US DOT 1783494 Crew 2 movers · $145/hr

San Bruno at a glance01 · Quick facts

San Bruno in seven lines

ZIP code	94066
County	San Mateo County, on the bay side of the Peninsula
Neighbors	South San Francisco to the north, Millbrae to the south, the airport to the east and Sweeney Ridge to the west
Freeways	Interstate 280 on the west side, US 101 on the east, and Interstate 380 linking them across the north of town
Transit	A BART station and a Caltrain station, both in town
Typical homes	Post-war single-family homes on the hills, older houses downtown, and apartments and condos near El Camino Real
Main move challenge	Sloped streets and driveways on the west side, tight parking downtown

Mover steering a tall carton on a hand truck past a green front door and a porch railing

What makes it different02 · Planning notes

Flat downtown, hills to the west

San Bruno climbs from the bay to the ridge. The east side, around San Mateo Avenue, the city's older downtown street, is mostly flat, with smaller houses and apartments packed close together. Cross El Camino Real heading west and the streets begin to rise through neighborhoods such as Crestmoor, Rollingwood and Portola Highlands, built up after the war with rows of single-family homes.

Up there the houses sit on slopes, often with the garage at the street and the rooms above or below it. Sneath Lane and San Bruno Avenue climb west toward Skyline Boulevard, and Sweeney Ridge, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, rises behind the last streets.

San Bruno also sits right next to San Francisco International Airport, so flight paths pass close by and the east-side streets carry airport traffic. None of that changes how the furniture goes out the door, but it does change when the truck should be on the road.

Before move day03 · Checklist

Glass-front china cabinet full of plates and glassware next to a dining table

A San Bruno moving checklist

Two to three weeks before the move:

Check how steep your driveway is. If it is too sloped for a loaded truck, plan for the truck to use the street in front of the house.
If you need curb space held, ask the City of San Bruno what applies to your street, or ask us to check it with you.
In an apartment or condo, ask the manager about move hours, the elevator, where trucks can stop and whether a certificate of insurance is needed. We provide the COI.
Count the steps between the garage and the main floor, and between the main floor and the bedrooms. Split-level homes are common on the hills.
Measure big pieces against the tightest door or stair turn, especially in the older downtown houses.
Wrap or empty china cabinets and glass shelves, or ask us to pack them.
Move cars out of the garage and driveway the night before so the crew can stage near the door.

Street notes04 · Block by block

Part of town by part of town

San Bruno is small, but each side of it loads differently:

Around San Mateo Avenue: older blocks with little off-street parking. We find a legal spot on a side street and carry from there.
El Camino Real: heavy traffic and buses. Apartment buildings along it usually load from a side street or the building's own lot.
West of El Camino: sloped streets, short steep driveways and curves. We stop on the level and chock the wheels.
Near the BART station: weekday parking fills early, and newer buildings may have a loading zone and set move times.
Interstate 380 and US 101 near the airport: busy at commute hours, so we pick a start time that keeps the drive short.

San Bruno moving cost05 · Pricing

$145per hour · team of 2 movers

A San Bruno move is charged by the hour, never by the pound: a 2-mover team is $145 an hour, a 3-mover team $175 and a 4-mover team $235. Every job has a 3-hour minimum, and boxes or wrap are added only if we use them. A one-bedroom near BART is usually a 2-mover job; a split-level on the hill often wants 3.

Blankets, tape, wardrobe boxes and floor runners are included, and so is taking beds and tables apart and putting them back together. If you would rather not wrap your own plates and glasses, our crew can do it; read about packing services, or see the moving cost guide for how a day adds up.

San Bruno
moving FAQ.

Can you move a split-level house on a San Bruno hillside?

Yes. Tell us how many steps there are between the garage, the main floor and the bedrooms, and we size the crew for the stairs.

Do I need a parking permit for a San Bruno move?

Not always. Many homes have a driveway or space in front. If the truck has to hold curb space, the City of San Bruno sets the rules for its streets, and we check them with you.

What does a San Bruno move cost?

It is hourly: $145 for a 2-mover team, $175 for 3 movers and $235 for 4 movers, 3 hours minimum. Packing materials are extra and only charged if used.

Do apartment buildings near BART need a certificate of insurance?

Many do. Ask the manager and send us the wording, and we provide the COI to the building before move day.

Can you move me from San Bruno to Pacifica?

Yes. It is a local move over the hill, billed hourly with the same 3-hour minimum.

Nearby Peninsula cities07 · Coverage

Close to San Bruno

South San Francisco shares the northern border, Millbrae is just south, Pacifica is over the ridge on the coast, and Burlingame is a short drive down US 101.

South San Francisco movers Millbrae movers Pacifica movers Burlingame movers

Moving from the city? See San Francisco movers, or request a free quote. Between homes? See packing and storage.

ServicesLocal moving Long distance Commercial Packing & storage Moving cost guide

Ready to move in San Bruno?Free · No obligation