($511+) San Francisco, CA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

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

For the 763-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,204 and $7,893. 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 Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $4,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,280 - $5,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,038 - $7,893

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 Scottsdale.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona 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 San Francisco, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $992 and $3,291. 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 Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $992 - $1,860
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,314 - $2,554
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,851 - $3,291

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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from San Francisco, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $532 - $1,483 for the 763-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $467 - $533
• 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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $532 - $1,010
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $562 - $1,211
• 4+ bedrooms: $712 - $1,483

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $288 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 San Francisco, California, usually costs about $1,345 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 763-mile drive falls between $467 and $533, 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 $96 and $577 to your total.

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

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 $1,730 and $2,043.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $958 - $1,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,029 - $2,043
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,742

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 $1,345.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $144 - $288 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 Scottsdale?

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.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ

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

Our take

A move from San Francisco, CA, to Scottsdale, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,204 - $7,893 on the 763-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $992 - $3,291, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $532 - $1,483. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,280 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.