($559+) San Francisco, CA to Chandler, AZ Movers

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

For the 776-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,168 and $8,620. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $577 - $3,844 (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 Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,168 - $4,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,298 - $6,219
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,262 - $8,620

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 Chandler.

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

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving 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 San Francisco, CA to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,140 and $3,682. 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 San Francisco typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $1,975
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,888 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $144 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $288 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 $1,345 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 Chandler, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Chandler?

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 Chandler, AZ

Truck rentals from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, range from $565 - $1,517 for the 776-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $475 - $542
• Daily insurance: $58/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 Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,032
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $604 - $1,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $748 - $1,517

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $288 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 $125 and $625 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $475 - $542 in fuel for the 776-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,345 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 Chandler?

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 Chandler, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from San Francisco, California, to Chandler, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,103 and $2,214.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,828

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $144 - $288 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in San Francisco, California, typically costs $1,345.

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

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 Chandler, AZ

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