($808+) San Francisco, CA to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Fort Collins, CO

For the 1,187-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $1,250 and $9,325. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $580 - $3,868 (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 Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,250 - $5,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,664 - $6,656
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,600 - $9,325

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 Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from San Francisco, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,259 and $4,484. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in San Francisco runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,259 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,589 - $3,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,151 - $4,484

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both San Francisco, CA and Fort Collins, CO. 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 $1,354 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 $145 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $290 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 Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck for this 1,187-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $792 and $2,123. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $730 - $835
• Daily insurance: $58/day
• Equipment rentals: $14 - $39
• 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 Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $792 - $1,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $873 - $1,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,123

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 $1,354.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $730 - $835 for the 1,187-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 $116 and $629, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $290 per night for hotel stops on the 1,187-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $580 - $870.

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

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 Fort Collins, CO

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from San Francisco, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,405 and $2,630.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,157 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,902 - $3,729

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 $1,354.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $145 - $290 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 Fort Collins?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA vs Fort Collins, CO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Collins, 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.