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Cost to move from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX
About 1,777 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $4,980–$7,810 with full-service movers in October.
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Estimates by home size
| Home size | Typical weight | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,990–$3,120 | $2,240–$3,570 | $2,380–$3,840 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,930–$4,590 | $3,430–$5,490 | $2,390–$3,870 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $4,980–$7,810 | $5,730–$9,160 | $2,400–$3,900 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $8,180–$12,880 | $9,430–$15,130 | $2,420–$3,960 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $11,120–$17,470 | $12,870–$20,620 | $2,440–$4,020 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,777 mi) | $3,610 | $5,690 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $550 | $710 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $500 | $850 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $320 | $570 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $23.27/h in San Francisco vs. $18.52/h in Dallas (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $8.08/gal (California, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Census ACS 2023: about 93,970 people moved from California to Texas in one year, and 38,732 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $4,630–$7,270 |
| April | $4,980–$7,810 |
| July | $5,730–$8,980 |
| October | $4,980–$7,810 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to Dallas?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,777 road miles costs roughly $4,980–$7,810 with full-service movers in October, or $2,400–$3,900 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from San Francisco to Dallas?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.