Moving from Miami, FL to San Francisco, CA
3,044 miles across a state line, from Florida into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Miami, FL to San Francisco, CA covers 3,044 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $13,698 – $18,264 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 320 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 3,044 miles from Florida to California. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $13,698 – $18,264 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 7 days on the road (about 55 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Miami to San Francisco
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,274 – $13,698 | $7,397 – $9,863 | $4,931 – $6,575 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,328 – $16,438 | $8,876 – $11,835 | $5,918 – $7,890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,698 – $18,264 | $9,863 – $13,150 | $6,575 – $8,767 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,753 – $21,004 | $11,342 – $15,123 | $7,561 – $10,082 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,807 – $23,743 | $12,821 – $17,095 | $8,548 – $11,397 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $20,547 – $27,396 | $14,794 – $19,725 | $9,863 – $13,150 |
Transport only, for 3,044 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, Miami to San Francisco
3,044 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $15,220. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $13,698 to $18,264, 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 Miami to San Francisco
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 320 people a year (±166) moved from Miami-Dade County, FL, home to Miami, to San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco. Going the other way: about 175 people a year (±126). Movers from Miami-Dade County make up 0.6% of the 51,400 people a year who moved into San Francisco County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,988 people a year (±3,031) moving from Florida to California and about 36,194 people a year (±5,759) from California to Florida — a net gain for Florida of about 20,206 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Broward County, FL | 23,895 ±2,535 |
| Orange County, FL | 5,872 ±1,121 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 4,807 ±860 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 3,448 ±888 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,761 ±683 |
| 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
154 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Miami (504 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 91 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.2% of their 245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Van Lines IncUSDOT 1151019 | Miami · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 26 | 23.1% of 13 |
| Solomon and Sons Relocation Services IncUSDOT 2512576 | Dania Beach · 22 mi | 17 trucks | 32 | 12.5% of 16 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Orlando LLCUSDOT 904955 | Plantation · 24 mi | 15 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Kushner Moving GroupUSDOT 1211137 | Pembroke Park · 17 mi | 14 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Miami LLCUSDOT 2476441 | Hialeah · 7 mi | 13 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Midland Van LinesUSDOT 3443886 | Miami · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 6 | 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
Because the truck crosses from Florida into California, 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 Miami to San Francisco
Insist on a survey
Over 3,044 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 3,044 miles of handling.
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 Miami
All routes from Miami, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~28 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Miami to Cape Coral, FL | ~148 mi | $666 – $888 |
| Miami to Orlando, FL | 235 mi | $1,058 – $1,410 |
| Miami to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Miami to Tampa, FL | 280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
| Miami to Jacksonville, FL | 345 mi | $1,553 – $2,070 |
| Miami to Gainesville, FL | ~350 mi | $1,575 – $2,100 |
| Miami to Tallahassee, FL | ~475 mi | $2,138 – $2,850 |
Also moving to San Francisco: from Fremont, CA, from San Jose, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Sacramento, CA.
Miami to San Francisco moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Miami to San Francisco?
From our published model, full-service movers over 3,044 miles cost about $10,274 – $13,698 for a studio, $13,698 – $18,264 for a two-bedroom home and $15,753 – $21,004 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Miami to San Francisco take?
The drive is 7 days on the road (about 55 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Miami to San Francisco?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,575 – $8,767 for a two-bedroom home, against $13,698 – $18,264 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,863 – $13,150.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Miami to San Francisco?
Yes. Miami is in Florida and San Francisco is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 154 listed movers within 30 miles of Miami hold it.
How many people move from Miami to San Francisco each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 320 people a year (margin of error ±166) moved from Miami-Dade County, which contains Miami, 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.