($1,568+) San Francisco, CA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Manchester, NH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,137-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, with costs ranging from $1,366 - $13,079. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $574 - $3,828. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Francisco and Manchester. 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 Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,366 - $6,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,416 - $8,697
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,390 - $13,079

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 Manchester.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Manchester, 72% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Hampshire are typically members of the New Hampshire Motor Transport 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 Manchester, NH

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $1,902 and $7,817. 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 Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,902 - $3,907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,598 - $5,718
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,410 - $7,817

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $144 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $287 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Manchester, NH, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,340 in San Francisco, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Manchester?

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 Manchester, NH

Truck rentals from San Francisco, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, range from $1,584 - $4,496 for the 3,137-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,910 - $2,183
• 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 Manchester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,584 - $3,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,751 - $3,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,496

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $144 and $670.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $287.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,910 and $2,183 for the 3,137-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,340 for 2 movers in San Francisco, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Manchester, NH

If you're moving a larger household from San Francisco, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Manchester, New Hampshire.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $2,161 and $4,312.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,874 - $3,411
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,312
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,728 - $5,658

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 $1,340.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $144 and $287 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA vs Manchester, NH

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

How you handle your interstate move from San Francisco, CA, to Manchester, NH, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,366 - $13,079 on the 3,137-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,902 - $7,817 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,584 - $4,496 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,416 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Southern New Hampshire University and Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership.