5 Best Movers in San Francisco

While moving is often a difficult task, there are specific movers in San Francisco that can help make your move less stressful. When looking for movers in San Francisco, it is important to have the best understanding of various moving companies, what they offer, and why they would be a good fit.

5 Best Movers in San Francisco

1. International Van Lines

Agoyu Pro Rating 4.7/ 5

Company Description 

International Van Lines is one of the best moving companies in San Francisco and is our top choice out of these five companies. They offer packing services, auto transport, custom crating, storage services, insurance coverage, and more for local and long-distance moves.

Contact Details

  • 1672 Delta Ct
  • Hayward, CA 94544
  • 877-647-1336

2. Montway Auto Transport

Agoyu Pro Rating 3.3/ 5

Company Description 

Montway Auto Transport is the best moving company for vehicle shipping. The company offers several methods for vehicle shipping, including enclosed and open carriers, terminal-to-terminal shipping, cross-country shipping, and door-to-door shipping. Montway is an affordable way to ship your vehicle during your move, but you can expedite the process for an additional fee.

Contact Details

  • 25 15th Avenue
  • San Francisco, CA 94118
  • 888-666-8929

3. Alexander’s Mobility Services

Agoyu Pro Rating 4.3

Company Description 

Alexander’s Mobility Services Bay Area Movers can help you with your move, whether locally or long-distance. Pricing is affordable and the location is convenient. The company offers various moving services, such as packing, unpacking, loading, and unloading. 

Contact Details

  • 3528 Arden Road
  • Hayward, CA 94545
  • 510-732-1501

4. PODS

Agoyu Pro Rating 3.2/ 5

Company Description

PODS differs from your typical movers in San Francisco, as it is a portable moving and storage container for your local or long-distance moving and storage needs. Many people are moving like PODS because there is less stress about driving and parking in the city, and you can conveniently store your belongings at the secure Storage Center. 

Contact Details

  • 55 Admiral Robert Toney Way
  • Oakland, CA 94607
  • 1-877-770-7637

5. New World Van Lines

Agoyu Pro Rating 4.0 / 5

Company Description

New World Van Lines has over 100 years of experience with the moving business. The company offers corporate and international relocation, logistics management, and storage services. New World Van Lines is known for being trusted with valuable items during your move, and each item is handled with respect and careful attention. 

Contact Details

  • 33373 Lewis Avenue
  • Union City, CA 94587
  • 510-491-2107

Our Review Methodology

For these 5 best movers in San Francisco, we carefully analyzed specific factors such as response time, online quotes, services offered, and pricing. Considering these factors, we ranked each moving company with a pro rating between 1 and 5. 

Rating: To determine our rating for these movers in San Francisco, we read through all Google reviews of each company. Companies with higher reviews and more convenience received a higher rating. All companies were carefully reviewed and chosen by 20+ year veterans of the professional relocation industry. 

Response Time: Moving companies that responded quickly to our inquiries received higher ratings than those that did not. Our benchmark for response was within 60 minutes of completing the quote form. 

Online Quotes: When getting a free online quote for each of these movers in San Francisco, we gave a higher rating to the companies that determined our quote the quickest and the companies that provided online quotes. 

Variety of Services: We gave a higher rating to the moving companies that offered various services such as packing, move management, employee relocation, car shipping, and storage.

Pricing: Lastly, the pricing was a huge factor in determining our rating. Fair pricing based on season, company history, and services offered were factored into the overall rating. 

Bill Mulholland

Bill Mulholland is the owner of ARC Relocation, a company that relocates thousands of employees annually, to every state in the United States, and more than 90 foreign countries, for organizations like DHL, Overstock.com, GNC, and the U.S. Government. Bill also owns a real estate brokerage and title company in Virginia.