Firefighter owned. Veteran operated. Licensed long distance movers taking Dallas homes to San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Reviewed by Pat Dodson, Executive Vice President
Pat has 17 years in moving and storage and serves as an engineer with the Fort Worth Fire Department. A U.S. Navy veteran, he oversees long distance operations across all four Texas locations. Last reviewed 2026.
Dallas to San Francisco is about 1,730 miles, or roughly 27 to 30 hours of driving. A move this far usually takes about 4 to 15 days from pickup to delivery, depending on your load, the route, and the delivery window agreed in your written estimate.
Because it crosses state lines, this is a long distance interstate move. Movers do not charge an hourly rate. Federal regulations require the price to be based on the total weight or volume of your belongings combined with the distance.
For a full service move, Dallas to San Francisco movers typically cost about $2,400 to $3,300 for a studio or 1 bedroom, $3,300 to $5,500 for a 2 bedroom, $5,500 to $8,100 for a 3 bedroom, and $8,100 to $11,800 for a 4 bedroom. Homes with 5 or more bedrooms start around $11,800 and are quoted individually.
Your final number comes in a written estimate, based on your inventory, your access at both ends, and your date.
Licensed and insured: US DOT 2783472. MC #1016781. TX DMV No. 006924557C.
How Much Does It Cost to Move From Dallas to San Francisco?
The biggest factor is the size of your home, because a bigger home means more weight, a bigger crew, and more truck space. Here is what a full service Dallas to San Francisco move typically costs by home size, based on our Dallas pricing and the distance.
| Home size | Movers needed | Typical cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom apartment | 2 movers | $2,400 to $3,300 |
| 2 bedroom apartment or home | 2 to 3 movers | $3,300 to $5,500 |
| 3 bedroom apartment or home | 3 to 4 movers | $5,500 to $8,100 |
| 4 bedroom home | 4 to 6 movers | $8,100 to $11,800 |
| 5+ bedroom home | 5 or more movers | $11,800 and up |
How Long Distance Moves Are Priced
Interstate moving quotes are based on the total weight of your belongings, or the volume they take up in the truck, combined with the distance.
That is why two homes of the same size can price differently. A home full of furniture weighs more than one that has been downsized.
The best way to lower the cost of moving from Dallas to San Francisco is to move less. Sell or donate what you will not use before the truck is loaded.
Included in Every Move
- Signed inventory before the doors close in Dallas
- Pad wrapping, stretch film, dollies, and floor protection at both ends
- Basic disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture
- Released value protection of $0.60 per pound per item, at no charge
- A written estimate and the federal moving rights booklet before you sign
What Costs Extra
- Professional packing, priced by home size
- Specialty items such as pianos, gun safes, and fine art
- Stairs, long carries, or a shuttle truck at the San Francisco end
- Building fees, such as an elevator reservation or a deposit
- Storage and Full Value Protection, if you want them
What Else Goes Into a Dallas to San Francisco Moving Estimate?
Home size sets the starting point. These are the other things that move a long distance estimate up or down.
- 1Inventory and weight.Every box and piece of furniture adds weight. A short inventory walk-through gives us a far better number than a guess by room count.
- 2Distance and fuel.About 1,730 miles means roughly 27 to 30 hours of driving, with fuel, tolls, and drivers on the road for days.
- 3Access in San Francisco.A Victorian with steep stairs, a SoMa high rise with a freight elevator, and a hillside home with tight street parking are three different jobs. Tell us which one you are moving into.
- 4Season and date.Spring and early summer fill up first, along with month end. Booking a few weeks ahead gets you more choice of dates.
- 5Packing and services.Professional packing, loading help, storage, and extra coverage are priced separately and only if you want them.
Dallas to San Francisco Long Distance Movers: Is It an Interstate Move?
Yes. Crossing from Texas into California puts this move under federal FMCSA rules, so the mover has to be federally registered.
Our federal registration is US DOT 2783472 and MC #1016781. You can look both up on the FMCSA website before you sign anything, and you should do the same for every company quoting you.
Federal rules also give you a written estimate, the Ready to Move brochure, and a choice of liability coverage.
Released value protection at $0.60 per pound per item is included at no charge. Full Value Protection is available at a higher level of liability.
Be careful with any quote that arrives by email without anyone seeing your home or inventory, or that asks for a large deposit up front. A real estimate is based on what is actually moving.
What Moving From Dallas to San Francisco Has to Plan Around
San Francisco is a great place to land, with mild weather, the Bay, and the strongest tech job market in the country. It is also dense, hilly, and expensive, so many people arrive with a smaller home and a plan.
- 1Downsizing before you load.Housing is the biggest jump in cost, and homes are usually much smaller than what you have in Dallas. Decide what fits before the truck arrives, and store the rest on a month to month agreement with no long term contract.
- 2Know your neighborhood.Downtown, SoMa, and the Financial District are high rises with docks and elevators. The Mission, Noe Valley, and the Sunset have tight streets and limited curb space. Steep hills such as Russian Hill and Nob Hill make truck access and carrying distance a real factor.
- 3Building rules.Many condos and apartment buildings want a certificate of insurance, a reserved elevator window, and set move-in hours. Some blocks may also need a permit to hold curb space for the truck. Check with your building before you choose a date.
- 4Think about your car.You can get around San Francisco on transit, BART, and by walking. If you keep a vehicle, parking is limited and costly, so many people sell before leaving Texas or ship the car separately.
- 5What cannot ride on the truck.Hazardous goods cannot travel with a household move: aerosols, propane, paint, solvents, pool chemicals, and ammunition. Keep valuables, documents, and medications with you.
Our Dallas to San Francisco Moving Services
Packing, loading, the long haul, storage if you need it, and delivery, under one company and one written estimate.
Professional Packing
When you are moving this far, packing matters. Our trained packers use quality boxes and proper padding so nothing shifts over 1,730 miles. See our packing services.
Loading and Unloading
Pad wrapping, stretch film, dollies, and floor protection. Signed inventory before the doors close in Dallas. Professional crews load faster and safer, which matters when your belongings have days of road ahead.
Storage
Climate controlled storage in Dallas on a month to month basis, if your San Francisco place is not ready when your belongings are.
Commercial and Corporate
Office and employee relocations from DFW to San Francisco, sequenced around your downtime, with consistent documentation for a relocation program.
Specialty Items
Gun safes, pianos, fine art, and antiques move with specialized dollies and technique, and are flagged on the estimate before the date, not on it.
Coverage
Released value protection at $0.60 per pound per item is included at no charge. Full Value Protection is available at a higher level of liability.
From Frisco, Plano, Richardson, Highland Park, or Uptown, our crew comes to you. Also see our Dallas long distance movers and residential moving services.
Why Choose Firefighting’s Finest as Your Dallas to San Francisco Movers?
We were founded by first responders and former military members, and discipline, hard work, and care are built into how we work. Every mover is a uniformed, background checked, drug tested employee.
We run our business out of 4924 Woodall St in Dallas and give clear estimates with no hidden fees. Our company runs on five values we call S.E.R.V.E: Safety, Excellence, Relationships, Value, and Ethics.
- Ft. Worth Texas Magazine Moving Company of the Year, 2015, 2016, and 2017
- Ft. Worth Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, 2016
- Angie’s List Super Service Award, 2016 and 2017
- AMSA Independent Mover of the Year Award, 2018
- Ft. Worth BBB Torch Award for Marketing Ethics
- Southwest Movers Association Pinnacle Mover status
- ProMover, American Moving and Storage Association
- ESGR Pro Patria Award for military employer support
See our full list of awards, read our story, or meet the Dallas team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving From Dallas to San Francisco
How much do Dallas to San Francisco movers cost?
A full service move typically costs about $2,400 to $3,300 for a studio or 1 bedroom, $3,300 to $5,500 for a 2 bedroom, $5,500 to $8,100 for a 3 bedroom, and $8,100 to $11,800 for a 4 bedroom. Larger homes are quoted individually.
Your final price is set in a written estimate based on the weight or volume of your belongings, the distance, and your services.
Do movers charge by the hour for a Dallas to San Francisco move?
No. For a move of about 1,730 miles, federal regulations require the quote to be based on the total weight or volume of your belongings combined with the distance, not an hourly rate.
How many movers do I need for a Dallas to San Francisco move?
A 1 bedroom apartment needs 2 movers. A 2 bedroom needs 2 to 3, a 3 bedroom needs 3 to 4, a 4 bedroom needs 4 to 6, and a 5 bedroom or larger home needs 5 or more, with a second truck for the largest homes.
How long does a move from Dallas to San Francisco take?
Most Dallas to San Francisco moves take about 4 to 15 days from pickup to delivery. The route is about 1,730 miles and roughly 27 to 30 hours of driving, and your delivery window is agreed in writing before loading.
Is Dallas to San Francisco an interstate move?
Yes. Moving from Texas to California puts the move under federal FMCSA rules. Our registration is US DOT 2783472 and MC #1016781, and you can verify both on the FMCSA website.
What extra costs should I expect when moving to San Francisco?
Common extras are professional packing, specialty items, stairs or a long carry, a shuttle truck, and building fees such as an elevator reservation or deposit. Storage and Full Value Protection are priced separately.
What if my San Francisco home is not ready?
We can hold your belongings in climate controlled storage in Dallas on a month to month agreement with no long term contract, and deliver when your place is ready.
How far ahead should I book?
We recommend booking a few weeks in advance, and earlier for spring, early summer, and month end dates, which fill first.
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Ready to Head to San Francisco?
Tell us your home size, your San Francisco address, and your date, and we will put a written estimate in front of you. Call 469-737-7800 or email dallas@firefightermovers.com.
