Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to San Francisco, CA
About 461 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 Moreno Valley, CA to San Francisco, CA covers about 461 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $2,075 – $2,766 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 548 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 461 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 $2,075 – $2,766 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 Moreno Valley to San Francisco
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,556 – $2,075 | $1,120 – $1,494 | $747 – $996 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,867 – $2,489 | $1,344 – $1,792 | $896 – $1,195 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,075 – $2,766 | $1,494 – $1,992 | $996 – $1,328 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,386 – $3,181 | $1,718 – $2,290 | $1,145 – $1,527 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,697 – $3,596 | $1,942 – $2,589 | $1,294 – $1,726 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,112 – $4,149 | $2,240 – $2,987 | $1,494 – $1,992 |
Transport only, for an estimated 461 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, Moreno Valley to San Francisco
461 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,305. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,075 to $2,766, 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 Moreno Valley to San Francisco
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 548 people a year (±207) moved from Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley, to San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco. Going the other way: about 699 people a year (±289). Movers from Riverside County make up 1.1% of the 51,400 people a year who moved into San Francisco County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| Orange County, CA | 9,536 ±1,249 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,201 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,651 ±799 |
| 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
94 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Moreno Valley. 28 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 24.1% of their 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Murrieta MovingUSDOT 1076656 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| R & R Relocation LLCUSDOT 4316695 | Temecula · 30 mi | 9 trucks | 12 | 30.0% of 10 |
| Burgess Moving & StorageUSDOT 4215104 | Riverside · 7 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Redlands MovingUSDOT 2774641 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Merit Moving SystemsUSDOT 1839600 | Corona · 23 mi | 6 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
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 461-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 Moreno Valley 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 461 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 Moreno Valley
All routes from Moreno Valley, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley to Fontana, CA | ~23 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Anaheim, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Los Angeles, CA | ~70 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to San Diego, CA | ~97 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Oxnard, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Moreno Valley to Bakersfield, CA | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Moreno Valley to Las Vegas, NV | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
| Moreno Valley to Fresno, CA | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
Also moving to San Francisco: from Fremont, CA, from San Jose, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Sacramento, CA.
Moreno Valley to San Francisco moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to San Francisco?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 461 miles cost about $1,556 – $2,075 for a studio, $2,075 – $2,766 for a two-bedroom home and $2,386 – $3,181 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley to San Francisco?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $996 – $1,328 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,075 – $2,766 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,494 – $1,992.
Is Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley to San Francisco each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 548 people a year (margin of error ±207) moved from Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley, 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.