($769+) Colorado Springs, CO to San Francisco, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,319-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to San Francisco, California, with costs ranging from $2,125 - $8,483. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $492 - $3,280. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Colorado Springs and San Francisco. Local movers in Colorado Springs typically start around $250 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,125 - $4,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,695 - $6,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,696 - $8,483

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 Colorado Springs to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In San Francisco, 54% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Colorado Springs, CO to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,291 and $4,499. 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 Colorado Springs typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,427
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,681 - $3,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,499

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $123 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $246 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in San Francisco, CA, 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 $1,148 in Colorado Springs, CO. 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO to San Francisco, CA

A rental truck for this 1,319-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to San Francisco, California, costs between $769 and $2,309. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $688 - $787
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $33
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $769 - $1,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $874 - $1,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,309

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $688 - $787 for the 1,319-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,148.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,319-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $246 per night, adding $492 - $738 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $82 and $492.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO to San Francisco, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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 San Francisco, California.

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 $1,252 and $2,736.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,099
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,252 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,528

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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,148.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $123 and $246 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to San Francisco?

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.

Cost of living: Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs 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

How you handle your interstate move from Colorado Springs, CO, to San Francisco, CA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,125 - $8,483 on the 1,319-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,291 - $4,499 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $769 - $2,309 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,695 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Lyft and Securitize.