($707+) Missoula, MT to San Francisco, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to San Francisco, CA

For the 977-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to San Francisco, California, full-service movers cost between $2,442 and $9,387. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $497 - $3,316 (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 Missoula generally start around $342 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,442 - $6,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,988 - $7,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,071 - $9,387

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 Missoula to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula 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 Missoula to San Francisco?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,208 and $4,102. 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 Missoula typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,208 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $3,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,102

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $124 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $249 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,161 in Missoula, MT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your San Francisco, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to San Francisco, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 977 miles from Missoula, Montana, to San Francisco, California, running $680 - $1,922. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $515 - $589
• Daily insurance: $50/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $33
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $680 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $750 - $1,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $904 - $1,922

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $249 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Missoula, Montana, usually costs about $1,161 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 977-mile drive falls between $515 and $589, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $83 and $497 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to San Francisco, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Missoula, Montana, to San Francisco, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,492 and $2,372.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,054 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,372
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,183

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Missoula, Montana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,161.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $124 - $249 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 Missoula 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. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking 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: Missoula, MT 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 Missoula 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.