San Francisco, CA → Richmond, CA · Local move
About 15 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,350–$2,010, delivery in 0–1 days, 899 carriers on the San Francisco side and 252 in Richmond.
Moving from San Francisco to Richmond is a local move of roughly 15 road miles, heading north within California.
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 28 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,350 and $2,010, 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 252 around Richmond (86 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 Richmond.
San Francisco has a population of about 826,079 and Richmond about 114,861. San Francisco is considerably denser (18,635 people per square mile versus 3,869), 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 | $700 | $850 | $1,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $830 | $1,010 | $1,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,130 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,220 | $3,930 | $4,790 |
$170–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,350–$2,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Francisco, CA → Richmond, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $700 to $1,040 for a studio, $830 to $1,240 for a one-bedroom, $1,350 to $2,010 for a two-bedroom, $2,130 to $3,160 for a three-bedroom and $3,220 to $4,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 15 road miles (13 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Richmond 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 $170 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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–Richmond corridor.