($565+) San Francisco, CA to Chandler, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, costs between $1,160 and $7,505. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 776-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $577 - $3,844, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between San Francisco and Chandler. For a rough baseline, movers based in San Francisco tend to start around $284 plus $150/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,160 - $4,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,304 - $5,922
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,747 - $7,505

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 Chandler.

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

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

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

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

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,054 and $3,612. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in San Francisco typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,054 - $1,921
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,368 - $2,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,612

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $1,345 in San Francisco, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $144 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $288 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Chandler, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Chandler?

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 Chandler, AZ

A rental truck for this 776-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, costs between $571 and $1,549. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $475 - $542
• 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 Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $571 - $1,014
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $599 - $1,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $735 - $1,549

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 $475 - $542 for the 776-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 776-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $577 - $865.

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

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 Chandler, 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 Chandler, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,127 and $2,131.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $930 - $1,746
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,131
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,381 - $2,722

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $144 - $288 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in San Francisco, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,345.

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

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 Chandler, AZ

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

For a move from San Francisco, CA, to Chandler, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,160 for a studio to $7,505 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 776-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,054 - $3,612. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $571 - $1,549, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,304 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chandler tend to point to quality education and safe, though overcrowding and long commutes come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Intel and Wells Fargo.