LTL Miami to San Francisco
$517 per pallet on Miami to San Francisco, 6-day transit, all-inclusive. 11 traditional carriers run this lane (cheapest $489). No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery fee.
All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage
LTL rates: Miami to San Francisco
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $517 | 6 days | |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $489 | 10 days | -$28 |
| XPO Logistics | $552 | 5 days | +$34 |
| Forward Air | $618 | 4 days | +$101 |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | $915 | 5 days | +$398 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $916 | 6 days | +$399 |
| RL Carriers | $928 | 7 days | +$410 |
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Miami (33101) → San Francisco (94105)
Warp's $517 rate is the invoice. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The carriers above quote a base rate, then add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Miami to San Francisco lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | ABF Freight | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 26% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $200 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $235 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $200 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $50 | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $70 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $755+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), ArcBest ARC 111-I Tariff (eff. Aug 4, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Miami to San Francisco
How Warp routes the Miami to San Francisco lane
LTL freight from Miami to San Francisco
Miami to San Francisco is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $489 to $928 per pallet with transit times of 4 to 10 days. Warp prices this lane at $517 per pallet with 6-day transit.
Miami's local LTL market is shaped by three forces that do not exist together anywhere else in the country: a major international airport (MIA) with one of the highest cargo volumes in North America, the Port of Miami handling cruise and container cargo, and a retail and hospitality supply chain serving one of the densest concentrations of hotels and restaurants in the US.
Local ltl Miami volume is heavily international in character, with freight moving from customs-cleared warehouse zones near MIA through Doral and Medley into commercial accounts across Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, and the Design District.
The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most complex freight delivery environments in the country.
Dense urban cores in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, a fragmented freeway network, bridge tolls and restrictions, and the most stringent commercial vehicle regulations in the US create a freight delivery challenge that national LTL carriers routinely underestimate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Miami to San Francisco?
LTL shipping from Miami to San Francisco starts at $517 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $489 to $928 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Miami to San Francisco?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Miami to San Francisco lane, the rate is $517 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Miami to San Francisco lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Miami to San Francisco, including scan events at the Los Angeles cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 6 days through 1 cross-dock facility instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Miami to San Francisco?
Warp LTL transit from Miami to San Francisco is 6 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 4 days to 10 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Los Angeles cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Miami to San Francisco corridor?
The Los Angeles cross-dock handles freight on the Miami to San Francisco lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin.
A local carrier picks up in Miami and a dedicated line-haul moves the freight to the Los Angeles cross-dock for sortation and local delivery in San Francisco. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Miami to San Francisco?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Miami to San Francisco in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $517 with 11 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Miami to San Francisco?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $517 per pallet on Miami to San Francisco includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $489 to $928 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Los Angeles cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 6 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Miami to San Francisco lane?
Every carrier on the Miami to San Francisco lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment.
Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond. Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
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All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage