($1,276+) San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

Full-service movers for the 2,233-mile relocation from San Francisco, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,353 and $11,498. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $563 - $3,756, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in San Francisco typically charge a base rate around $284 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,353 - $5,642
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,836 - $7,465
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,924 - $11,498

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Orleans, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the group most Louisiana movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,790 and $6,684. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,790 - $3,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,272 - $4,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,994 - $6,684

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $1,315 in San Francisco, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $141 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $282 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your New Orleans, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Truck rentals from San Francisco, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, range from $1,329 - $3,747 for the 2,233-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,334 - $1,525
• Daily insurance: $56/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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,329 - $2,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,396 - $3,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,747

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $282 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 $122 and $610 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,334 - $1,525 in fuel for the 2,233-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,315 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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 $1,690 and $3,796.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $3,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,928 - $3,796
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,597 - $4,987

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 $141 - $282 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 $1,315.

What are the best freight companies from San Francisco to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

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