($748+) Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,085-mile relocation from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to San Francisco, California, cost between $2,498 and $8,860. 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 $460 - $3,064, 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 Albuquerque typically charge a base rate around $185 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,498 - $5,679
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,072 - $6,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,056 - $8,860

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 Albuquerque to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Albuquerque movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Francisco, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,228 and $4,080. 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 Albuquerque typically costs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,533 - $3,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,080

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 $1,072 in Albuquerque, NM. 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 $115 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $230 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 San Francisco, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Albuquerque to San Francisco?

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 Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,085-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to San Francisco, California, costs between $762 and $1,914, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $529 - $604
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• Albuquerque daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Albuquerque to San Francisco based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $762 - $1,364
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $832 - $1,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,024 - $1,914

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $230 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 $100 and $498 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $529 - $604 in fuel for the 1,085-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,072 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to San Francisco, California, 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 $1,291 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,291 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,468

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 $115 - $230 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, typically costs $1,072.

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

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.
3. THE Tire Welder, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): THE Tire Welder, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Albuquerque, NM vs San Francisco, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Francisco, side by side with Albuquerque 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.