San Francisco, CA

Bloomington, IN → San Francisco, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Bloomington to San Francisco

About 2,279 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,770–$11,550, delivery in 7–14 days, 56 carriers on the Bloomington side and 899 in San Francisco.

  • 2,279 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,770–$11,5502-bedroom estimate
Photo: Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,279 miles (1,931 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
899 (270 interstate)

Reverse: San Francisco → Bloomington

The route from Bloomington, IN to San Francisco, CA covers roughly 2,279 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,770 to $11,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Bloomington side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 899 around San Francisco (270 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in San Francisco.

Bloomington has a population of about 80,000 and San Francisco about 826,079. San Francisco is the denser city (18,635 people per square mile versus 3,405 in Bloomington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bloomington to San Francisco

Full-service estimate for 2,279 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,110 $3,790 $4,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,660 $5,680 $6,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,770 $9,470 $11,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,430 $15,150 $18,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,090 $20,840 $25,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,240–$4,580

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,050–$4,490

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,770–$11,550

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Bloomington (origin)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 56 movers in Bloomington

Near San Francisco (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 899 movers in San Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bloomington to San Francisco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,110 to $4,620 for a studio, $4,660 to $6,930 for a one-bedroom, $7,770 to $11,550 for a two-bedroom, $12,430 to $18,490 for a three-bedroom and $17,090 to $25,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Francisco from Bloomington?

About 2,279 road miles (1,931 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Indiana into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bloomington to San Francisco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,240 to $4,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,050 to $4,490. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bloomington–San Francisco corridor.