San Francisco, CA → Modesto, CA · Short-haul move
About 92 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,810–$2,700, delivery in 1–2 days, 899 carriers on the San Francisco side and 392 in Modesto.
The route from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA covers roughly 92 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,810 and $2,700, before packing or storage.
On the San Francisco side there are 899 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (270 of them authorized for interstate work), and 392 around Modesto (205 interstate). For an in-state 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 Modesto.
San Francisco has a population of about 826,079 and Modesto about 219,652. San Francisco is considerably denser (18,635 people per square mile versus 5,081), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,040 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,710 | $3,300 | $4,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,830 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,810–$2,700
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,040 to $1,550 for a studio, $1,170 to $1,740 for a one-bedroom, $1,810 to $2,700 for a two-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,030 for a three-bedroom and $3,920 to $5,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 92 road miles (78 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 17 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both San Francisco and Modesto are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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.
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 San Francisco–Modesto corridor.