Moving from Manchester, NH to San Francisco, CA
About 3,106 miles across a state line, from New Hampshire into California, 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 Manchester, NH to San Francisco, CA covers about 3,106 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $13,977 – $18,636 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 53 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 3,106 miles from New Hampshire 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 $13,977 – $18,636 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 56 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 Manchester to San Francisco
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,483 – $13,977 | $7,548 – $10,063 | $5,032 – $6,709 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,579 – $16,772 | $9,057 – $12,076 | $6,038 – $8,051 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,977 – $18,636 | $10,063 – $13,418 | $6,709 – $8,945 |
| 3 bedrooms | $16,074 – $21,431 | $11,573 – $15,431 | $7,715 – $10,287 |
| 4 bedrooms | $18,170 – $24,227 | $13,082 – $17,443 | $8,722 – $11,629 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $20,966 – $27,954 | $15,095 – $20,127 | $10,063 – $13,418 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,106 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, Manchester to San Francisco
3,106 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $15,530. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $13,977 to $18,636, 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 Manchester to San Francisco
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 53 people a year (±45) moved from Hillsborough County, NH, home to Manchester, to San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Hillsborough County make up 0.1% 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 700 people a year (±329) moving from New Hampshire to California and about 1,710 people a year (±1,143) from California to New Hampshire — a net gain for New Hampshire of about 1,010 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Merrimack County, NH | 2,643 ±580 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 2,367 ±521 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,699 ±362 |
| Strafford County, NH | 842 ±235 |
| New Hanover County, NC | 805 ±1,083 |
| 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
28 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Manchester (34 counting those licensed only inside New Hampshire). 17 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.0% of their 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageUSDOT 3092893 | Londonderry · 9 mi | 17 trucks | 22 | 10.0% of 10 |
| 3-E Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 750245 | North Chelmsford · 25 mi | 12 trucks | 9 | 75.0% of 4 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 3429495 | Lowell · 26 mi | 12 trucks | 8 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Ray the MoverUSDOT 2724757 | Manchester · 4 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Able Moving & StorageUSDOT 42189 | Amherst · 11 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Harrington Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 709082 | Andover · 28 mi | 5 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
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 New Hampshire 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 Manchester to San Francisco
Insist on a survey
Over 3,106 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 3,106 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 Manchester
All routes from Manchester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester to Worcester, MA | ~63 mi | $495 – $803 |
| Manchester to Portland, ME | ~88 mi | $495 – $803 |
| Manchester to Wilmington, DE | ~360 mi | $1,620 – $2,160 |
| Manchester to Raleigh, NC | ~733 mi | $3,299 – $4,398 |
| Manchester to Columbia, SC | ~942 mi | $4,239 – $5,652 |
| Manchester to Chicago, IL | ~964 mi | $4,338 – $5,784 |
| Manchester to Gainesville, FL | ~1,282 mi | $5,769 – $7,692 |
| Manchester to Tallahassee, FL | ~1,304 mi | $5,868 – $7,824 |
Also moving to San Francisco: from Fremont, CA, from San Jose, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Sacramento, CA.
Manchester to San Francisco moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Manchester to San Francisco?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 3,106 miles cost about $10,483 – $13,977 for a studio, $13,977 – $18,636 for a two-bedroom home and $16,074 – $21,431 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Manchester to San Francisco take?
The drive is 7 days on the road (about 56 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 Manchester to San Francisco?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,709 – $8,945 for a two-bedroom home, against $13,977 – $18,636 with full-service movers; a moving container is $10,063 – $13,418.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Manchester to San Francisco?
Yes. Manchester is in New Hampshire and San Francisco is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 28 listed movers within 30 miles of Manchester hold it.
How many people move from Manchester to San Francisco each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 53 people a year (margin of error ±45) moved from Hillsborough County, which contains Manchester, 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.