2,800 Miles to the Bay. I-40 West to I-5 North.
Durham to San Francisco is 2,800 miles across nine states. The truck takes I-40 West through Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, the Texas panhandle, New Mexico, and Arizona. Then it's I-15 North through Nevada and I-5 North into the Bay Area. In a loaded moving truck governed at 55 mph, with fuel stops, weigh stations, and mandatory rest, that's 5 to 6 days of transit. We load in Durham and deliver in San Francisco on an exact date.
We've been running cross-country moves since 1982, when we won our federal license after taking on the ICC and winning. That fight gave us authority to move families to any state in the lower 48. We've been using it ever since.
Delivering into San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the most challenging delivery cities in the country, and we don't say that lightly. The hills alone change everything. Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill. Streets that are too steep for a 53-foot trailer. We know which blocks require a smaller shuttle truck and plan for it before the load ever leaves Durham.
SFMTA parking permits are a must. Street loading zones are scarce, and double-parking a moving truck on a one-lane hill will earn you a citation fast. Victorian walkups are the norm in most neighborhoods. Narrow stairwells, tight landings, doors that don't quite fit a standard couch. The Sunset and Richmond districts have more standard row houses but the fog belt keeps things damp, so we protect upholstered furniture accordingly.
SoMa lofts and high-rises usually have freight elevators and loading docks, but you'll need to reserve time slots. We handle that coordination with your building management before the truck crosses the Sierras.
What You'll Pay and What to Expect
Durham to San Francisco runs $7,000 to $16,000 for a 2-3 bedroom home. Weight drives the price on a move this long. A studio apartment with minimal furniture lands on the low end. A four-bedroom house with a full garage goes higher. We give you one number after a detailed inventory. That's your price.
Our one-touch containerized system is built for exactly this kind of move. Your belongings get loaded once in Durham and unloaded once in San Francisco. No transfer warehouse in Albuquerque. No switching trucks in Reno. The same sealed container, from your door in Durham to your door in the city. Less handling means less risk across 2,800 miles of highway.
Getting Your Move Started
Call (919) 682-2300 or use the calculator below. For a cross-country move, we'll do a virtual survey of your Durham home. Every room, every closet, the garage, the storage unit. We measure it all and give you exact dates for pickup and delivery. If your SF place isn't ready when we are, your belongings wait in a sealed container at our Durham warehouse. No rush, no extra handling.
We've been doing this since 1976. Over 20,000 families moved. Our average crew member has been with us for more than ten years. That's the kind of experience you want behind a 2,800-mile move.
Moving from San Francisco to Durham instead? See our SF to Durham page.
