Moving from San Francisco, CA to Las Vegas, NV
About 485 miles across a state line, from California into Nevada, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from San Francisco, CA to Las Vegas, NV covers about 485 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,183 – $2,910 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 376 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 485 miles between California and Nevada, 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 $2,183 – $2,910 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from San Francisco to Las Vegas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,637 – $2,183 | $1,179 – $1,571 | $786 – $1,048 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,964 – $2,619 | $1,414 – $1,886 | $943 – $1,257 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,183 – $2,910 | $1,571 – $2,095 | $1,048 – $1,397 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,510 – $3,347 | $1,807 – $2,409 | $1,205 – $1,606 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,837 – $3,783 | $2,043 – $2,724 | $1,362 – $1,816 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,274 – $4,365 | $2,357 – $3,143 | $1,571 – $2,095 |
Transport only, for an estimated 485 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, San Francisco to Las Vegas
485 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,425. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,183 to $2,910, 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 San Francisco to Las Vegas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 376 people a year (±159) moved from San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco, to Clark County, NV, home to Las Vegas. Going the other way: about 255 people a year (±206). Movers from San Francisco County make up 0.4% of the 101,870 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 53,289 people a year (±6,970) moving from California to Nevada and about 21,133 people a year (±4,646) from Nevada to California — a net gain for Nevada of about 32,156 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 10,553 ±1,042 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 8,260 ±979 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 5,568 ±857 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,205 ±743 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,735 ±605 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 3,034 ±811 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,998 ±761 |
| Riverside County, CA | 2,651 ±799 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 2,648 ±750 |
Licensed movers at each end
61 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of San Francisco (270 counting those licensed only inside California). 42 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 11.4% of their 350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Container TransferUSDOT 1701515 | Brisbane · 7 mi | 60 trucks | 63 | 14.3% of 56 |
| Waters Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1125579 | Martinez · 19 mi | 35 trucks | 24 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2970 | Union City · 23 mi | 25 trucks | 19 | 18.8% of 16 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesUSDOT 1844592 | Hayward · 19 mi | 23 trucks | 29 | 7.1% of 28 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCUSDOT 2551548 | Hayward · 19 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 0.0% of 25 |
| Valley Relocation and Storage of Northern California IncUSDOT 1659739 | Concord · 25 mi | 15 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Las Vegas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Las Vegas: Us Safe Moving LLC (Las Vegas, 25 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Las Vegas LLC (North Las Vegas, 18 trucks), Royal Moving and Storage LLC (Henderson, 16 trucks), Ace World Wide of Nevada (North Las Vegas, 14 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Nevada, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book San Francisco to Las Vegas
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 485 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Las Vegas
A local move inside Las Vegas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Las Vegas are Paradise (about 7 mi), Spring Valley (about 9 mi), North Las Vegas (about 11 mi).
Other routes from San Francisco
All routes from San Francisco, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco to Fremont, CA | ~38 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to San Jose, CA | ~49 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Stockton, CA | ~72 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Sacramento, CA | ~86 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Modesto, CA | ~90 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Roseville, CA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| San Francisco to Fresno, CA | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| San Francisco to Reno, NV | ~215 mi | $968 – $1,290 |
Also moving to Las Vegas: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Bakersfield, CA.
San Francisco to Las Vegas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to Las Vegas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 485 miles cost about $1,637 – $2,183 for a studio, $2,183 – $2,910 for a two-bedroom home and $2,510 – $3,347 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from San Francisco to Las Vegas take?
The drive is about 9 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 San Francisco to Las Vegas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,048 – $1,397 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,183 – $2,910 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,571 – $2,095.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for San Francisco to Las Vegas?
Yes. San Francisco is in California and Las Vegas is in Nevada, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 61 listed movers within 30 miles of San Francisco hold it.
How many people move from San Francisco to Las Vegas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 376 people a year (margin of error ±159) moved from San Francisco County, which contains San Francisco, to Clark County, which contains Las Vegas.
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.