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Bullhead City, AZ → San Francisco, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Bullhead City to San Francisco

About 559 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,960, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Bullhead City side and 899 in San Francisco.

  • 559 miroad distance
  • 10 h 20 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,010–$5,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 559 miles (474 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 20 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
10 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
899 (270 interstate)

Reverse: San Francisco → Bullhead City

San Francisco sits about 559 miles northwest of Bullhead City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to California that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,010 to $5,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 20 min.

On the Bullhead City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 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.

Bullhead City has a population of about 42,000 and San Francisco about 826,079. San Francisco is the denser city (18,635 people per square mile versus 696 in Bullhead City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bullhead City to San Francisco

Full-service estimate for 559 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,600 $1,950 $2,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,400 $2,930 $3,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,010 $4,880 $5,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,410 $7,820 $9,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,810 $10,750 $13,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,520–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$4,010–$5,960

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 Bullhead City (origin)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
391422
MC
227037
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (702) 298-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357187
MC
1074413
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 788-8464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary K

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy

USDOT
2966793
MC
7899
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (702) 604-8291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: So Cal Moving INC

USDOT
671253
MC
252719
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (951) 265-8806 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1628928
MC
600936
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (928) 605-3384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1211448
MC
582980
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (480) 560-8996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2797793
MC
934167
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (951) 760-1970 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2201147
MC
763813
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (661) 476-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Bullhead City

Near San Francisco (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

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
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

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
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC

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
Call (510) 346-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (510) 502-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (650) 873-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 899 movers in San Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bullhead City to San Francisco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,960 for a two-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,530 for a three-bedroom and $8,810 to $13,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Francisco from Bullhead City?

About 559 road miles (474 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Arizona 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 Bullhead City to San Francisco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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 Bullhead City–San Francisco corridor.