($1,027+) Dallas, TX to San Francisco, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,731-mile relocation from Dallas, Texas, to San Francisco, California, cost between $2,537 and $10,555. 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 $474 - $3,160, 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 Dallas typically charge a base rate around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,537 - $5,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,209 - $7,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,271 - $10,555

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 Dallas to San Francisco.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to San Francisco, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas to San Francisco?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,563 and $5,754. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to San Francisco. If you go over that window, storage in Dallas adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,563 - $2,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,899 - $4,042
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,647 - $5,754

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 $1,106 in Dallas, TX. 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 $119 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $237 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to San Francisco, CA

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to San Francisco, California, range from $1,070 - $2,995 for the 1,731-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $870 - $995
• Daily insurance: $47/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,070 - $2,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,430 - $2,995

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $237 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 Dallas, Texas, usually costs about $1,106 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,731-mile drive falls between $870 and $995, 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 $79 and $474 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to San Francisco, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Dallas, Texas, 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 San Francisco, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,535 and $3,103.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,535 - $3,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,296

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 Dallas, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,106.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $119 and $237 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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.