($799+) Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,251-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to San Francisco, California, with costs ranging from $2,403 - $9,116. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $524 - $3,496. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Denver and San Francisco. Local movers in Denver typically start around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,403 - $5,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,047 - $6,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,964 - $9,116

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 Denver to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

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

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,292 and $4,490. 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 Denver typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,477
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,718 - $3,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,328 - $4,490

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA. 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 $1,224 in Denver, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $131 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $262 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 Denver to San Francisco?

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 Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

Plan on $848 - $2,371 for a rental moving truck on the 1,251-mile route from Denver, Colorado, to San Francisco, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $696 - $795
• Daily insurance: $52/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $35
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $848 - $1,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $845 - $1,832
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,119 - $2,371

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,224.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $696 - $795 for the 1,251-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 $105 and $568, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $262 per night for hotel stops on the 1,251-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $524 - $787.

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

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 Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to San Francisco, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,319 and $2,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,319 - $2,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,955 - $3,811

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,224.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $131 - $262 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 Denver to San Francisco?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs San Francisco, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Francisco, side by side with Denver 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.