LTL San Francisco to Los Angeles
$231 per pallet on San Francisco to Los Angeles, 2-day transit, all-inclusive. That is 13% below the cheapest traditional carrier on this lane ($266). 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: San Francisco to Los Angeles
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $231 | 2 days | Lowest |
| OAK HARBOR FREIGHT | $266 | 1 day | +$35 |
| XPO Logistics | $278 | 1 day | +$47 |
| Forward Air | $290 | 1 day | +$58 |
| Mountain Valley Express | $325 | 1 day | +$94 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $380 | 2 days | +$149 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $394 | 1 day | +$163 |
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San Francisco (94105) → Los Angeles (90012)
$$425–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the San Francisco to Los Angeleslane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Economy | FedEx Freight Priority | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 28.5% | 28.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $195 | $195 | $125–$195 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $195 | $195 | $125–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $205 | $205 | $125–$205 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $40 est. | $40 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $61 | $61 | $25–$61 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $696+ | $696+ | $425–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on San Francisco to Los Angeles
How Warp routes the San Francisco to Los Angeles lane
LTL freight from San Francisco to Los Angeles
San Francisco to Los Angeles is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $266 to $394 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days.
Warp prices this lane at $231 per pallet with 2-day transit through the Los Angeles cross-dock facility. 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.
Los Angeles is the entry point for nearly 40 percent of US container imports, and the local LTL market reflects that scale.
The I-710 corridor from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach into Vernon, Compton, and the City of Industry carries the highest concentration of short-haul freight in the country.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
LTL shipping from San Francisco to Los Angeles starts at $231 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $266 to $394 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the San Francisco to Los Angeles lane, the rate is $231 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including scan events at the Los Angeles cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 2 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Warp LTL transit from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 2 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles corridor?
Freight on the San Francisco to Los Angeles lane is handled by the Los Angeles cross-dock, which serves both the origin and destination ends of this corridor.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin. Local carriers handle pickup in San Francisco and final delivery in Los Angeles.
This keeps the move on a single regional crossdock instead of terminal to terminal routing.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for San Francisco to Los Angeles in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $231 with 12 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?
On this lane, Warp is 13% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $231 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on San Francisco to Los Angeles range from $266 to $394 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the San Francisco to Los Angeles lane?
Every carrier on the San Francisco to Los Angeles lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Los Angeles cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. 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