($1,015+) Fort Worth, TX to San Francisco, CA Movers

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

For the 1,704-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to San Francisco, California, full-service movers cost between $2,454 and $10,898. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $478 - $3,184 (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 Fort Worth generally start around $216 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,454 - $5,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,385 - $7,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,792 - $10,898

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 Fort Worth to San Francisco.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to San Francisco?

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, 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 Fort Worth, TX to San Francisco, CA

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to San Francisco, California, cost between $1,536 and $5,542. 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 Fort Worth typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,536 - $2,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,904 - $4,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,762 - $5,542

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 $1,114 in Fort Worth, 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 $239 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to San Francisco, CA

Plan on $1,036 - $3,016 for a rental moving truck on the 1,704-mile route from Fort Worth, Texas, to San Francisco, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $863 - $986
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,393
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,441 - $3,016

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,114.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $863 - $986 for the 1,704-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $96 and $517, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $239 per night for hotel stops on the 1,704-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $478 - $716.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Fort Worth, 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 $1,603 and $3,078.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,424 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,603 - $3,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,275 - $4,216

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 $119 - $239 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 Fort Worth, Texas, typically costs $1,114.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth 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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth 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.