($524+) Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 634-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco, California, with costs ranging from $1,783 - $9,605. 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 Portland and San Francisco. Local movers in Portland typically start around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,783 - $4,561
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,584 - $6,144
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,339 - $9,605

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 Portland to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,039 and $3,229. 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 Portland typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $1,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,374 - $2,495
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,746 - $3,229

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $131 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $262 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 $1,224 in Portland, OR. 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 Portland 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 Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 634 miles from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco, California, running $499 - $1,379. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $353 - $403
• Daily insurance: $52/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $35
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $499 - $979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $511 - $1,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $665 - $1,379

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $262 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 Portland, Oregon, usually costs about $1,224 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 634-mile drive falls between $353 and $403, 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 $87 and $524 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 San Francisco, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,089 and $1,996.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $991 - $1,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $1,996
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,637

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 Portland, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,224.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $131 and $262 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Portland, OR 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 Portland 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.