($527+) San Francisco, CA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

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

For the 774-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,135 and $7,815. 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 Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,135 - $4,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,326 - $5,882
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,844 - $7,815

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 Gilbert.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Gilbert, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

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 Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,065 and $3,257. 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 Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,065 - $1,917
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,833 - $3,257

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $144 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $288 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gilbert, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,345 in San Francisco, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Gilbert?

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 Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 774 miles from San Francisco, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, running $516 - $1,469. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $473 - $541
• 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 Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $516 - $980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $551 - $1,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,469

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $288 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $125 and $625 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $473 - $541 in fuel for the 774-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,345 in San Francisco, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Gilbert, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from San Francisco, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Gilbert, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,062 and $2,000.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $893 - $1,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,062 - $2,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,742

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in San Francisco, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,345.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $144 and $288 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

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

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

Our take

A move from San Francisco, CA, to Gilbert, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,135 - $7,815 on the 774-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,065 - $3,257, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $516 - $1,469. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,326 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.