Moving From San Jose to Orlando
Silicon Valley to the Sunshine State is one of the longest moves in the lower 48, close to 2,850 miles. We pack for the distance, plan for Florida's humidity and keep one coordinator on your move from start to finish.
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Why Bay Area Households Choose Central Florida
The math is usually the starting point. Florida has no state personal income tax, and homes in the Orlando suburbs generally cost far less than comparable houses in Santa Clara County. Many of the people we move are remote tech workers who can keep a Bay Area salary, plus families who want a yard, a pool and theme parks down the road.
The trade-offs are heat, humidity and hurricane season. None of them should stop you, but all of them should shape how and when you move.
How Your Shipment Gets From the Valley to Florida
Trucks leaving San Jose usually head south to pick up I-40 or I-10, then cross the Southwest, Texas and the Gulf states before turning into Central Florida. The route chosen depends on season and weather. Either way the trip spans desert, plains and humid lowlands, so packing is done with the whole journey in mind.
Dry California to Humid Florida: What to Protect
The biggest risk on this move is not distance, it is moisture.
Wood furniture
Pieces that lived in dry Bay Area air can swell when they hit Florida humidity. Pads and wrap protect them on the road, and we suggest keeping your AC running at the new house before delivery.
Tech and home offices
Monitors, workstations and servers are boxed or wrapped individually. Back up your data before the truck is loaded.
Paper and photos
Documents, books and photo albums do best in sealed plastic bins rather than cardboard alone.
Instruments
Pianos and guitars are sensitive to humidity swings. Our piano team can advise on handling and settling time.
Your San Jose to Orlando Move, Step by Step
Inventory and estimate
We review your home in San Jose, Cupertino, Sunnyvale or nearby by video or in person and give you a written estimate.
Silicon Valley pack-out
Every item is listed on an itemized inventory and packed for a cross-country trip.
Transit, about 7–10 days
Your coordinator keeps you updated as the truck crosses the country.
Arrival and setup in Orlando
Full unload, furniture reassembly and placement, with the inventory checked off together.
Orlando Areas We Deliver To
Downtown Orlando
High-rise apartments and condos with building move rules.
Winter Park
Established, tree-lined neighborhoods and larger family homes.
Lake Nona
Newer master-planned community with tech and medical employers nearby.
Windermere & Dr. Phillips
Lakeside homes, many in gated HOA communities.
Kissimmee & Celebration
Family suburbs south of the city near the parks.
Florida HOAs often have rules on truck size, parking and move-in hours. Send us the details when you get them and we will plan around them. For broader Florida planning, see moving from California to Florida and California to Orlando movers. If you are leaving tech work behind, our Silicon Valley relocation guide may help too.
How long does it take to move from San Jose to Orlando?
Transit typically takes about 7 to 10 days after pickup. Your coordinator confirms the delivery window when you book.
How is the price set for such a long move?
Mainly by the weight of your shipment, plus packing, access at both homes and any specialty items. A binding estimate fixes the price for your inventory.
Can you store my belongings if my Orlando home is not ready?
Yes. We offer storage so your belongings can wait safely until move-in day.
Is my move protected?
Released Value Protection is included. Full Value Protection is available and worth considering on a 2,850-mile trip.
Are you licensed for cross-country moves?
Yes. Abwini Transportation Services is an FMCSA-licensed interstate household goods carrier, USDOT 3895239 and MC 1433308.
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