Moving from Anaheim, CA to San Francisco, CA
About 439 miles inside California. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by California, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Anaheim, CA to San Francisco, CA covers about 439 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,976 – $2,634 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 805 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 439 miles between California and California, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $1,976 – $2,634 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Anaheim to San Francisco
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,482 – $1,976 | $1,067 – $1,422 | $711 – $948 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,778 – $2,371 | $1,280 – $1,707 | $853 – $1,138 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,976 – $2,634 | $1,422 – $1,896 | $948 – $1,264 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,272 – $3,029 | $1,636 – $2,181 | $1,090 – $1,454 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,568 – $3,424 | $1,849 – $2,465 | $1,233 – $1,644 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,963 – $3,951 | $2,134 – $2,845 | $1,422 – $1,896 |
Transport only, for an estimated 439 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Anaheim to San Francisco
439 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,195. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,976 to $2,634, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Anaheim to San Francisco
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 805 people a year (±219) moved from Orange County, CA, home to Anaheim, to San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco. Going the other way: about 1,556 people a year (±718). Movers from Orange County make up 1.6% of the 51,400 people a year who moved into San Francisco County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| Riverside County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,261 ±1,298 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 7,799 ±1,869 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 5,179 ±1,141 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 5,296 ±738 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 4,693 ±747 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 4,278 ±657 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 4,003 ±458 |
| San Diego County, CA | 2,649 ±575 |
Licensed movers at each end
313 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Anaheim. 103 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.5% of their 442 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 29 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Movers Services IncUSDOT 2660665 | Rancho Dominguez · 27 mi | 14 trucks | 16 | 7.1% of 14 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 7 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Nelson Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1409195 | Lake Forest · 15 mi | 13 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 12 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
How these figures are calculated
At the San Francisco end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Francisco: Air Container Transfer (Brisbane, 60 trucks), Waters Moving & Storage Inc (Martinez, 35 trucks), Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in California, so California rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which California licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside California, so your protection on this 439-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Anaheim to San Francisco
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 439 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in San Francisco
A local move inside San Francisco later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from San Francisco are Oakland (about 9 mi), Fremont (about 38 mi), San Jose (about 49 mi).
Other routes from Anaheim
All routes from Anaheim, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim to Fontana, CA | ~28 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Los Angeles, CA | ~36 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Moreno Valley, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to San Diego, CA | ~100 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Oxnard, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Anaheim to Bakersfield, CA | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Anaheim to Las Vegas, NV | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Anaheim to Fresno, CA | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
Also moving to San Francisco: from Fremont, CA, from San Jose, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Sacramento, CA.
Anaheim to San Francisco moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anaheim to San Francisco?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 439 miles cost about $1,482 – $1,976 for a studio, $1,976 – $2,634 for a two-bedroom home and $2,272 – $3,029 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anaheim to San Francisco take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Anaheim to San Francisco?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $948 – $1,264 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,976 – $2,634 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,422 – $1,896.
Is Anaheim to San Francisco an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in California, so the move is regulated by California rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever California requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Anaheim to San Francisco each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 805 people a year (margin of error ±219) moved from Orange County, which contains Anaheim, to San Francisco County, which contains San Francisco.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.