($570+) Scottsdale, AZ to San Francisco, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to San Francisco, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 763-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to San Francisco, California, with prices running from $1,671 - $8,369. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $497 - $3,316 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and San Francisco are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,671 - $4,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $5,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,911 - $8,369

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 Scottsdale to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,151 and $3,707. 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 Scottsdale typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,000 - $3,707

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Scottsdale, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,161, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $124 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $249 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Scottsdale, AZ, and San Francisco, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to San Francisco, CA

A rental truck for this 763-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to San Francisco, California, costs between $536 and $1,481. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $403 - $460
• Daily insurance: $50/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $33
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $536 - $1,082
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,272
• 4+ bedrooms: $770 - $1,481

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $249 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 $108 and $539 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $403 - $460 in fuel for the 763-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,161 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to San Francisco, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Scottsdale, Arizona, to San Francisco, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,114 and $2,210.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,600 - $2,849

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $124 - $249 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $1,161.

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

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale 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.