Moving from San Diego to San Francisco
Up I-5 to the Bay, $5,000
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego homes to San Francisco and the Bay Area on a dedicated truck: $5,000 to San Francisco, in writing before you book. Your delivery window is set in the quote.
- $5,000 to San Francisco, in writing before you book
- $5,000 on a dedicated truck, no warehouse stop
- Hills, curb permits and towers planned at the walkthrough
- California license CAL-190616, moving San Diego since 2008
CAL-190616
California mover license (BHGS)
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
50 boxes
Free with every move
No stair fees
At either end
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
4.3 stars
About 269 Google reviews
What it costs
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to San Francisco?
San Francisco is $5,000 on a dedicated truck, quoted in writing before you book.
Oakland is $5,000 too, and the rest of the Bay Area runs $4,800–$5,200; see the San Diego to San Jose page for Silicon Valley.
Included
- Truck, driver and both crewsIncluded
- 50 moving boxesFree
- Blankets, wrap, floor protectionIncluded
How it’s priced
What can change the price
One Stop tariff, October 2026.
The route
How long does a move from San Diego to San Francisco take?
The route to San Francisco is mostly I-5 north through the Central Valley before the truck turns west to the Bay. Your delivery window is set in your written quote, and the truck carries only your household, with no warehouse stop.
The route
Your options
Dedicated truck, shared truck or container to San Francisco?
Most San Francisco moves go on a dedicated truck: $5,000, one household, no transfer. A shared truck costs at least $4,400 and can take 21 days. A container reaches the Bay Area in about 2–4 business days after loading, shipping quoted in writing.
| Option | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | $5,000 | In your written quote |
| Shared truck (One Stop) | $11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400) | Up to 21 days |
| Portable container (One Stop) | $99 or $175 a month, 25 free boxes | About 2–4 business days to the Bay Area |
Delivering in San Francisco
Which San Francisco neighborhoods do you deliver to?
We deliver to every San Francisco neighborhood and across the 9 Bay Area counties. In the city the plan is driven by hills, curb space and building rules more than miles, so tell us about stairs, elevators and the block at both ends. Your written price is set with all of it in view, before the first box moves.
San Francisco neighborhoods
Plan ahead
What should I plan for when moving into San Francisco?
In San Francisco, plan the curb before you plan the truck. Reserving street space usually means a temporary sign permit from SFMTA, and steep blocks may need a smaller shuttle truck. Send us photos of both streets when you book, at least 2 weeks out, so it’s all in your written price.
San Francisco checklist
Moving the other way
Do you move people from San Francisco to San Diego?
Yes. Moves from San Francisco and the Bay Area to San Diego use the same rate card and are quoted in writing for your two addresses after an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The same full-time crew loads in the Bay Area and unloads in San Diego, with 50 boxes free.
Your rights
Who regulates a move from San Diego to San Francisco?
A San Diego to San Francisco move never leaves California, so the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulates it, not the federal FMCSA. BHGS has licensed movers since July 1, 2018; ours is CAL-190616. Basic valuation pays 60¢ a pound per article.
Dates don’t line up?
What if my San Francisco home isn’t ready?
We hold your things in San Diego until your San Francisco keys are ready: short-term storage during the move is included, and units from $245 a month cover longer gaps. Tell us the gap when you book and it goes on your written quote.
Sources
SFMTA; SF Public Utilities Commission. Also BHGS, household movers, DCA license search, CPUC, transfer to BHGS. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.
Questions
San Francisco moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much does it cost to move from San Diego to San Francisco?
San Francisco is $5,000 on a dedicated truck, quoted in writing after an in-home or virtual walkthrough. It includes the dedicated truck, the crew at both ends, 50 free boxes, blankets, shrink wrap and floor protection.
What route does the truck take to San Francisco?
Mostly I-5 north from our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr, San Diego 92121, through the Central Valley, then west to the Bay.
How long does a San Diego to San Francisco move take?
Your delivery window is set in your written quote. The truck carries only your household and makes no warehouse stop on the way.
Is a shared truck cheaper to the Bay Area?
Only for a small load. A shared truck is $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum ($4,400), against $5,000 for a dedicated truck to San Francisco, and delivery can take up to 21 days.
How long does a portable container take to reach the Bay Area?
About 2–4 business days once it’s loaded. Containers are $99 a month (standard) or $175 (large) with 25 free boxes; shipping is quoted in writing.
Do you need a parking permit to move into San Francisco?
Reserving curb space for a moving truck usually takes a temporary sign permit from SFMTA. Apply early, and tell us the street so the plan fits.
What if the truck can’t park on my steep street?
A smaller shuttle truck ferries the load from the big truck to your door. If your block needs one, it’s listed on your quote before you book.
Do you move from San Francisco to San Diego?
Yes. Bay Area to San Diego moves use the same rate card, quoted in writing for your two addresses, with short-term storage included if your San Diego home isn’t ready.
Who regulates a San Diego to San Francisco move?
It stays inside California, so the Bureau of Household Goods and Services does. One Stop’s license is CAL-190616.
Can you pack my home for the move to San Francisco?
Yes. Packing is billed at crew hourly rates, $139 an hour for 2 movers, with materials by the piece: medium box $6, dish pack $14, wardrobe box $20.
Do you also move to Oakland and the Peninsula?
Yes. Bay Area moves run $4,800–$5,200: San Jose $4,800, Oakland and San Francisco $5,000, and north or east addresses up to $5,200.
Talk to a person
Get a written San Francisco quote
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the date in writing, free, from an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The phone line is open 24 hours.