($1,719+) San Francisco, CA to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Chesapeake, VA

For the 2,979-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Chesapeake, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $1,524 and $13,325. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $566 - $3,772 (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 San Francisco generally start around $284 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,524 - $6,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,283 - $9,047
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,059 - $13,325

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 Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chesapeake, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from San Francisco, CA to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $2,006 and $8,003. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in San Francisco runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,006 - $4,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,739 - $5,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,898 - $8,003

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $141 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $283 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 $1,320 in San Francisco, CA, 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 Chesapeake, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,979-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $1,770 and $4,730, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,788 - $2,043
• Daily insurance: $57/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 Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,770 - $3,168
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $4,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,471 - $4,730

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $283 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $123 and $613 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,788 - $2,043 in fuel for the 2,979-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,320 in San Francisco, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA

If you're moving a larger household from San Francisco, California, 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 Chesapeake, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,235 and $4,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,920 - $3,634
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,235 - $4,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,089 - $6,465

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Francisco, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,320.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $141 - $283 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 San Francisco to Chesapeake?

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.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA vs Chesapeake, VA

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