San Francisco Movers: Compare 231 Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco moving companies at a glance

We found 231 moving companies in San Francisco and its suburbs that are registered with FMCSA to carry household goods, have updated their registration in the last three years and run at least one truck. Together they report 775 trucks.

63 hold active interstate household-goods authority, so they can legally carry a move to another state.
159 are registered for moves within California only.
65 have been on the USDOT register for 10 years or more. The median is 5 years. The longest-registered, Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC, was added in 1974.
46 run five or more trucks. Larger fleets usually have more scheduling flexibility, but size alone says nothing about quality.

Where they're based: San Francisco (48), Hayward (19), Fremont (10), Concord (9), South San Francisco (8), Daly City (8), Oakland (7), San Leandro (7), Redwood City (7), Union City (6).

How companies are listed

Listings come from the FMCSA Company Census File, the federal register of companies with a USDOT number (data as of 2026-11-15). We include active registrations that list household goods as cargo, have a moving-related business name, a registration updated within three years, and at least one truck. Order is by fleet size by default. We don't accept payment for placement on this list. If we ever show sponsored companies, they will be clearly labelled. A listing is not an endorsement, and the register doesn't include customer reviews or prices. Report an error or request a correction.

How to choose a moving company in San Francisco

Moving to another state? Use the Interstate filter above and check the company's FMCSA record.
Moving within California? Check the state license too. See below.
Get at least three written estimates after a video or in-home survey.
Compare valuation coverage, the type of estimate and the delivery window, not just the price.
Avoid companies that ask for a large deposit or quote without seeing your belongings. Scam red flags.

Licensing: checking a San Francisco mover

California requires every company that moves household goods within the state to hold a Household Mover permit from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS), which took over this role from the CPUC. Movers must show their permit number (often called a Cal-T number) on their vehicles. Use the BHGS license search to check the permit is active and the mover is insured.

For a move to another state, check the USDOT number on FMCSA. Step-by-step guide.

What movers cost in San Francisco

A local 2-bedroom move within San Francisco often falls roughly in the $950–$2,250 range, depending on access, stairs and hours. Longer moves are priced by weight and distance:

To	Approx. road distance	Move type	Rough range, 2-bedroom
Los Angeles, CA	~407 mi	Long-distance, in-state	$2,050 – $3,650	Get quotes
Las Vegas, NV	~488 mi	Interstate	$2,200 – $3,850	Get quotes
Phoenix, AZ	~767 mi	Interstate	$2,650 – $4,650	Get quotes
New York, NY	~3,030 mi	Interstate	$6,350 – $11,150	Get quotes
Miami, FL	~3,052 mi	Interstate	$6,400 – $11,200	Get quotes
Dallas, TX	~1,747 mi	Interstate	$4,250 – $7,450	Get quotes

Distances are approximate. Ranges are rough planning figures for an off-peak 2-bedroom move without packing, not quotes. How we estimate.

Moving services in San Francisco

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Nearby areas

We also take requests from Hayward, Fremont, Concord, South San Francisco, Daly City, Oakland and the rest of the San Francisco area.

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Frequently asked questions

How many moving companies are there in San Francisco?

Our directory lists 231 companies based in the San Francisco area that are registered with FMCSA for household goods, with a current registration and at least one truck (FMCSA data as of 2026-11-15). 63 of them hold active interstate authority.

How do I know if a San Francisco mover is legitimate?

Look it up by USDOT number on FMCSA. Each listing above links to its FMCSA record. For moves within California, also check the state license. Get a written estimate and avoid large upfront deposits.

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