($1,430+) Akron, OH to San Francisco, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to San Francisco, CA

For the 2,478-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to San Francisco, California, full-service movers cost between $2,815 and $12,531. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $440 - $2,932 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Akron generally start around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,815 - $5,986
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,912 - $8,015
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,204 - $12,531

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 Akron to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron, OH to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,867 and $6,762. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Akron typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,867 - $3,433
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,565 - $4,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,396 - $6,762

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $110 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $220 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,026 in Akron, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your San Francisco, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Akron 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 Akron, OH to San Francisco, CA

Truck rentals from Akron, Ohio, to San Francisco, California, range from $1,415 - $4,247 for the 2,478-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,156 - $1,321
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,415 - $2,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,056 - $4,247

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $220 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 Akron, Ohio, usually costs about $1,026 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,478-mile drive falls between $1,156 and $1,321, 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 $73 and $440 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron 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 Akron, OH to San Francisco, CA

For larger DIY moves from Akron, Ohio, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to San Francisco, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,994 and $4,184.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,731 - $3,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $4,184
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,825 - $5,464

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $110 - $220 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $1,026.

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

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. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: Akron, OH 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 Akron 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.