($989+) San Francisco, CA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Hiring full-service movers from San Francisco, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $1,202 and $9,696. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,704-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $563 - $3,756, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between San Francisco and Fort Worth. For a rough baseline, movers based in San Francisco tend to start around $284 plus $150/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,202 - $5,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,980 - $6,992
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,585 - $9,696

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,510 and $5,290. 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,510 - $2,653
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,837 - $3,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,455 - $5,290

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 $1,315, 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 $141 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $282 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both San Francisco, CA, and Fort Worth, TX, 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 Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,704-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $989 and $2,738, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,018 - $1,164
• 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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $989 - $2,037
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,147 - $2,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,362 - $2,738

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $282 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 $1,315 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,704-mile drive falls between $1,018 and $1,164, 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 $94 and $563 to your total.

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

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 Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, to Fort Worth, Texas. 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 $3,217.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,333 - $2,587
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,217
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,273

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 $1,315.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $141 - $282 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 Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

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