Moving from Saint George, UT to San Francisco, CA
About 568 miles across a state line, from Utah 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 Saint George, UT to San Francisco, CA covers about 568 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,556 – $3,408 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 33 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 568 miles between Utah 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 $2,556 – $3,408 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint George to San Francisco
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,380 – $1,840 | $920 – $1,227 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,300 – $3,067 | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,104 – $1,472 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,556 – $3,408 | $1,840 – $2,454 | $1,227 – $1,636 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,939 – $3,919 | $2,116 – $2,822 | $1,411 – $1,881 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,323 – $4,430 | $2,392 – $3,190 | $1,595 – $2,127 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,834 – $5,112 | $2,760 – $3,681 | $1,840 – $2,454 |
Transport only, for an estimated 568 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, Saint George to San Francisco
568 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,840. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,556 to $3,408, 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 Saint George to San Francisco
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Washington County, UT to San Francisco County, CA, but the wider metro table does: about 33 people a year (±39) moved from the St. George, UT metro area to the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 314 people a year (±279).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,564 people a year (±2,267) moving from Utah to California and about 13,734 people a year (±3,517) from California to Utah — a net gain for Utah of about 5,170 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT | 1,528 ±462 |
| Utah County, UT | 1,272 ±425 |
| Iron County, UT | 735 ±420 |
| Clark County, NV | 557 ±240 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 366 ±207 |
| 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
6 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Saint George (11 counting those licensed only inside Utah). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bens Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 3721445 | Saint George · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Dixie Moving & StorageUSDOT 1828474 | Washington · 7 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| A&S Quality Moving CoUSDOT 3512727 | Saint George · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Majesty MovingUSDOT 3350911 | Saint George · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Limitless Moving LLCUSDOT 3508968 | Saint George · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Red Rock Moving CompanyUSDOT 3918793 | Saint George · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
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 Utah 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 Saint George 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 568 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 Saint George
All routes from Saint George, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George to North Las Vegas, NV | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Saint George to Provo, UT | ~281 mi | $1,265 – $1,686 |
| Saint George to Phoenix, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Saint George to Salt Lake City, UT | ~315 mi | $1,418 – $1,890 |
| Saint George to Tempe, AZ | ~316 mi | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| Saint George to Mesa, AZ | ~317 mi | $1,427 – $1,902 |
| Saint George to Gilbert, AZ | ~327 mi | $1,472 – $1,962 |
| Saint George to San Bernardino, CA | ~339 mi | $1,526 – $2,034 |
Also moving to San Francisco: from Fremont, CA, from San Jose, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Sacramento, CA.
Saint George to San Francisco moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint George to San Francisco?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 568 miles cost about $1,917 – $2,556 for a studio, $2,556 – $3,408 for a two-bedroom home and $2,939 – $3,919 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint George to San Francisco take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), 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 Saint George to San Francisco?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,227 – $1,636 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,556 – $3,408 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,840 – $2,454.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint George to San Francisco?
Yes. Saint George is in Utah and San Francisco is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 6 listed movers within 30 miles of Saint George hold it.
How many people move from Saint George to San Francisco each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 33 people a year (margin of error ±39) moved from the St. George, UT metro area to the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.