San Francisco, CA → Houston, TX · Interstate Moving
Movers from San Francisco to Houston | Cross Country Moving
Bay Area to Houston, Katy, Sugar Land and The Woodlands — about 1,930 miles, with estimated delivery in 4–8 days. Licensed interstate carrier, USDOT #2022745 · MC #711417. Rated 4.6★ on Google.
Quick Answer: Cross Country Moving LLC (USDOT #2022745, MC #711417, crosscountrymovingusa.com) is a direct carrier, not a broker, moving households from San Francisco and the Bay Area to Houston and the rest of Greater Houston. The drive is roughly 1,930 miles. Estimated transit is 4–8 days after pickup. Typical cost runs from about $1,500 for a studio or 1-bedroom to $16,000+ for a 4-bedroom home, depending on inventory. Call (844) 646-0016 or our SF line (415) 612-2981 for a binding quote based on your inventory list. All times on this page are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
Direct carrier since 2010
A Direct Carrier for Your San Francisco to Houston Move
Most companies that show up for "movers from San Francisco to Houston" never touch your furniture — they sell the job to whichever truck is free. Cross Country Moving LLC is the carrier itself. We move households under our own federal authority, USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417, and we have done it since 2010 — more than 15 years. The team that quotes your move is the team that loads, drives and delivers it.
Bay Area moves have their own puzzles: Victorian walk-ups with steep stairs, hills where a 53-ft trailer can't park, and condo buildings with tight elevator windows. Houston has its own: summer heat, storm season and fast-growing suburbs like Katy and Cypress. We plan both ends at the survey and put it in writing.
Leaving from elsewhere? See Los Angeles to Houston, San Francisco to Dallas or our San Francisco long distance movers page.
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Pricing · last reviewed November 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Move from San Francisco to Houston?
Most San Francisco to Houston moves fall between roughly $1,500 and $16,000+, driven mainly by how much you move. We price by volume in cubic feet (as a rule of thumb, 1 cubic foot ≈ 7 lbs). For a full breakdown, see our long distance moving cost guide.
Ranges are planning estimates for Greater Houston, last reviewed November 2026. Your binding quote is based on your inventory list: the quoted price holds when the items moved on move day match the inventory you reported.
What moves the price on this route
Volume (cubic feet)
The biggest factor. Every piece you sell or donate before leaving the Bay Area lowers the price.
Stairs and street access
Walk-ups, steep streets and long carries in San Francisco add labor; a shuttle truck is added where a trailer can't reach the door.
Building rules
Condos on both ends may need elevator reservations, set move hours and a certificate of insurance. We request them in advance.
Packing
Full or partial packing adds labor and materials and is itemized on your estimate.
Season and storage
May–September and month-end dates cost more. Storage-in-transit is quoted separately.
Get your exact price
Tell us your Bay Area ZIP, your Houston-area ZIP and your home size. After a free survey you get a binding quote based on your inventory list.
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How Long Does a San Francisco to Houston Move Take?
The road distance is about 1,930 miles, mostly on I-5 and I-10. Estimated transit is 4–8 days after pickup, depending on route, season and load schedule. All times on this page are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
Survey and quote
Free in-home or video survey, an inventory list and a binding quote in writing.
Pickup in the Bay Area
Our crew protects floors and doorways, pads and wraps furniture and loads a company truck.
Transit to Texas
Estimated 4–8 days across California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, with updates from one contact.
Delivery in Houston
Delivery inside the window confirmed at booking; furniture placed and reassembled.
Estimated door to door
About 4–8 days from pickup to delivery in Greater Houston
Houston heat and storms
Houston summers are hot and humid, and hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. We keep you updated if weather shifts the estimated window.
Plan for parking
San Francisco curb space is scarce. Ask about a temporary parking permit for the truck early; we plan the truck position at the survey.
What's included
What Is Included in Your San Francisco to Houston Move
Free in-home or video survey and inventory list
Binding quote in writing based on your inventory list
Company-owned trucks and our own employed crews
Furniture padding, wrapping and floor/doorway protection
Disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture
Loading, interstate transport and unloading at your Houston address
Estimated delivery window confirmed in writing
One point of contact from quote to delivery
Optional services: full or partial packing, optional full-value protection and short-term storage-in-transit. We don't ship vehicles ourselves. If you need your car moved, we can refer you to auto transport companies we know and have recommended to customers before.
Service area
Bay Area Pickup and Houston Delivery Areas
Pickup across the Bay Area
San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley and the East Bay.
Delivery across Greater Houston
Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Cypress, Spring, Pearland, League City and nearby communities. More Texas routes:
From your Bay Area city to Houston: distance and estimated time
Last reviewed November 2026. Miles are approximate road distances. All times are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates.
Moving to Texas
What Changes When You Move from San Francisco to Houston
No state income tax
Texas has no state income tax on wages, unlike California. Property taxes are higher, so check with a tax professional.
New time zone
Houston is on Central Time, two hours ahead of the Bay Area.
Climate
Expect long, humid summers and mild winters. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Driver's license and car
Texas gives new residents a short window to register vehicles and get a Texas license — check the Texas DMV and DPS rules before you arrive.
Address and utilities
File a USPS change of address and schedule utility start-up in Houston for the delivery window.
Plan ahead
Use our 8-week interstate moving checklist to stay on track.
Why Cross Country Moving
Why Bay Area Families Book a Direct Carrier to Houston
One company, start to finish
The estimator, the crew and the driver all work for Cross Country Moving LLC (USDOT #2022745, MC #711417).
Built for SF homes
Walk-ups, hills and tight elevators are planned at the survey, not improvised on move day.
A price that holds
Your binding quote is based on your inventory list. If what we load matches the list, the price doesn't move.
Straight talk on timing
You get an estimated delivery window in writing — never a promise we can't keep.
Since 2010
15+ years of interstate moves from California. SF line (415) 612-2981, main line (844) 646-0016.
FAQ
San Francisco to Houston Moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to Houston?
Most moves cost about $1,500–$2,500 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $2,200–$4,800 for a 2-bedroom, $4,900–$8,000 for a 3-bedroom and $8,500–$16,000+ for a 4-bedroom home. You get a binding quote based on your inventory list.
How long does a move from San Francisco to Houston take?
An estimated 4–8 days after pickup. These are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates; your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
How far is Houston from San Francisco?
About 1,930 miles by road, mostly on I-5 and I-10.
How far in advance should I book?
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for May–September or month-end dates. Smaller off-season moves can often be scheduled with 2–3 weeks' notice.
Are you a broker or a carrier?
A carrier. Cross Country Moving LLC moves your household under its own federal authority (USDOT #2022745, MC #711417) with company-owned trucks and our own employed crews. We do not sell your move to another company.
How can I confirm I'm talking to Cross Country Moving LLC?
Check four identifiers: the legal name Cross Country Moving LLC, USDOT #2022745, MC #711417 and our phone (844) 646-0016 (SF line (415) 612-2981). Our only website is crosscountrymovingusa.com, and you can look up our USDOT number on the FMCSA SAFER website. Companies with similar names are not affiliated with us.
Do you handle San Francisco walk-ups and steep streets?
Yes. Stairs, long carries and shuttle trucks for streets a trailer can't reach are checked at the survey and listed on your quote.
Does hurricane season affect my move?
Hurricane season in Houston runs June 1 to November 30. If a storm affects the route or delivery, we keep you updated and adjust the estimated window with you.
Can you move my car too?
We don't ship vehicles ourselves. If you need your car moved, we can refer you to auto transport companies we know and have recommended to customers before.
What if my Houston home isn't ready yet?
We offer short-term storage-in-transit, so your shipment can be held and delivered when your new home is ready. It is quoted separately.
Ready to move?
Planning a San Francisco to Houston Move?
Get a binding quote based on your inventory list. USDOT #2022745 · MC #711417 · SF line (415) 612-2981.