California · 826,079 residents
899 FMCSA-registered movers serving San Francisco, CA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
San Francisco, California is home to about 826,079 people across 46.9 square miles, and its moving market is served by 899 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within roughly 45 miles of downtown.
Local moves inside San Francisco are quoted by the hour: expect around $165 per hour for two movers and a truck, $220 for three, and $275 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 270 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 444 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
San Francisco is a dense city (18,635 people per square mile), which shapes how moves work: parking permits, elevator reservations, narrow streets and walk-ups add time, and many companies quote a shuttle or long-carry fee when a truck cannot park at the door.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $830 | $1,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,100 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,190 | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,050 | $7,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,320 | $10,150 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,710 | $15,500 | $18,910 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,720 | $4,540 | $5,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,300 | $11,340 | $13,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,880 | $18,150 | $22,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,460 | $24,960 | $30,450 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
899 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Act 2 Services INC
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Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC
Legal name: Sukhjit Sandhu Trucking INC
Legal name: Cargo Bay Intermodal Services INC
Legal name: Delancey Street Foundation
Legal name: Bridgeport Transportation & Warehousing INC
Legal name: Kaylee Lynn Stein
Legal name: Oakland Port Services Corporation
Legal name: Dnh Carriers INC
Legal name: George Elwell Trucking INC
Legal name: Auto Express Towing & Recovery LLC
Legal name: Shannon Moving LLC
Legal name: Move With Ease INC
Legal name: Ocd Moving Services LLC
Legal name: Winter Moving INC
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444 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 270 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from San Francisco run $3,470–$5,160 for a one-bedroom and $9,250–$13,760 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in San Francisco typically charge about $165 to $275 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $680 to $1,020, a two-bedroom $1,340 to $1,990 and a four-bedroom $3,190 to $4,750.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $5,780 to $8,600 and a three-bedroom $9,250 to $13,760. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 899 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of San Francisco, of which 270 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.