($1,113+) San Francisco, CA to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Tulsa, OK

Full-service movers for the 1,730-mile relocation from San Francisco, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,300 and $10,875. 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 $543 - $3,620, 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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,300 - $5,158
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,441 - $6,992
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,030 - $10,875

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 Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Oklahoma are typically members of the Oklahoma Trucking 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 Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,609 and $5,754. 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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,609 - $2,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,647 - $5,754

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $136 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $272 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tulsa, OK, 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 $1,267 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 Tulsa?

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 Tulsa, OK

A rental truck for this 1,730-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, costs between $1,027 and $2,905. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $996 - $1,139
• Daily insurance: $54/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $36
• 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 Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,488 - $2,905

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $272 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 $1,267 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,730-mile drive falls between $996 and $1,139, 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 $91 and $543 to your total.

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

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 Tulsa, OK

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from San Francisco, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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 $1,583 and $3,430.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,392 - $2,573
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,583 - $3,430
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,603

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 $136 - $272 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 $1,267.

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

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 Tulsa, OK

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