($553+) San Francisco, CA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Mesa, AZ

For the 769-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,240 and $7,954. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $577 - $3,844 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in San Francisco generally start around $284 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Francisco to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $4,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $5,939
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,911 - $7,954

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from San Francisco to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Francisco to Mesa?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from San Francisco, CA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,151 and $3,671. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in San Francisco typically runs around $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Francisco to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,943 - $3,671

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both San Francisco, CA and Mesa, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,345 in San Francisco, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $144 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $288 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Mesa?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from San Francisco, CA to Mesa, AZ

Truck rentals from San Francisco, California, to Mesa, Arizona, range from $564 - $1,481 for the 769-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $470 - $537
• Daily insurance: $58/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $38
• San Francisco daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.59

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Francisco to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $564 - $1,082
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $785 - $1,481

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in San Francisco, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,345.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $470 - $537 for the 769-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $115 and $625, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $288 per night for hotel stops on the 769-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $577 - $865.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Francisco to Mesa?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from San Francisco, CA to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Mesa, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,103 and $2,233.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Francisco to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,812
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,585 - $2,878

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Francisco, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,345.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $144 - $288 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from San Francisco to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA vs Mesa, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mesa, side by side with San Francisco on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.