San Francisco to Los Angeles, California
Moving from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Reviewers on this lane paid a median $2,840.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$2,840
median, 5 priced reviews, this lane
Source: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported).
What it costs
San Francisco to Los Angeles moving cost
On this lane, reviewers reported a median of $2,840 across 5 priced reviews. The middle half paid $2,100 to $3,600. Those prices mix home sizes; the table below is by size.
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Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved this lane
5 of 5 · 4 May 2024 · reported $2,100
“Fair enough Pro Smart Movers are no ordinary movers. They are magicians. They know magic and that is why they can work like machines. I moved several times in the past and used different companies but never ever experienced such a quick and perfect move in my life.Pro Smart Movers has the best crew…”
1 of 5 · 23 Jun 2023 · reported $3,600
“This company is the absolute WORST! Do not use; here is why. My wife and I contracted this company to move from Northern California to Southern California. All sounded great after speaking with the sales rep. During the time of pick, I was told I would be given a call five days prior to check in on…”
5 of 5 · 6 Apr 2023 · reported $10,000
“This was the most seamless move in the history of moves. It is as if my house in San Francisco grew legs and walked itself to Los Angeles. I didn't have to worry about anything thanks to White Truck Moving Company. The guys arrived on time, had all the necessary packing supplies,…”
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The drive. Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truck380 to 450 cu ft. The smallest box truck. No ramp at any brand.
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truck658 to 800 cu ft. The most rented size and the smallest with a ramp.
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truck1,016 to 1,200 cu ft. U-Haul and Penske only; Budget skips from 16 to 26 ft.
- 4 bedroom26 ft truck1,682 to 1,700 cu ft. The largest you can drive on a regular licence.
Fuel is only part of a DIY move: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
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- Moving to Los Angeles: costsLocal ranges and access at the delivery end.
- Movers in San FranciscoEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Movers in Los AngelesEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Local moversHourly crews, minimums, and travel time.
- What movers costWhat reviewers across the country reported paying.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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