($1,784+) San Francisco, CA to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Hartford, CT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,008-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $1,479 - $13,867. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $567 - $3,780. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Francisco and Hartford. Local movers in San Francisco typically start around $284 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,479 - $6,514
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,682 - $8,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,726 - $13,867

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 Hartford.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Connecticut 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 Hartford, CT

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $2,123 and $8,051. 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 San Francisco typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,123 - $4,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,727 - $5,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,996 - $8,051

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 San Francisco, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,323, 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 $142 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $284 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both San Francisco, CA, and Hartford, CT, 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 San Francisco to Hartford?

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 Hartford, CT

A rental truck for this 3,008-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, costs between $1,680 and $5,160. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,809 - $2,067
• 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 Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,680 - $3,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $4,081
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,324 - $5,160

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,809 - $2,067 for the 3,008-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in San Francisco, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,323.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 3,008-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $284 per night, adding $567 - $851 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $95 and $567.

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

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 Hartford, CT

For larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, 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 Hartford, Connecticut.

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 $2,292 and $4,434.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,949 - $3,691
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,197 - $6,504

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 San Francisco, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,323.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $142 and $284 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA vs Hartford, CT

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