LTL Houston to San Francisco
Book LTL freight from Houston to San Francisco — instant all-in rates from 14 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $468/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Houston and where it drops off in San Francisco. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $4685-day
- $4635-day
- $4595-dayBest
- $4805-day
- $4765-day
- $4715-day
- $4735-day
- $4685-day
- $4635-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Houston to San Francisco
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight
+5 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $459All in, surcharge free | 5 days | |
| XPO Logistics | $402 | 4 days | -$57 |
| Forward Air | $426 | 3 days | -$33 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $467 | 5 days | +$8 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $470 | 8 days | +$11 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $623 | 4 days | +$164 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $650 | 3 days | +$191 |
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Houston (77002) → San Francisco (94105)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Houston to San Francisco lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | Southwestern Motor | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 26% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $125 est. | $90–$180 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $110 est. | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $110 est. | $100–$180 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $25 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $25 est. | $25–$30 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $395+ | $315–$713+ | $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). Charges marked "est." are industry estimates where carrier tariff is not publicly published. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Houston to San Francisco
How Warp routes the Houston to San Francisco lane
LTL freight from Houston to San Francisco
Houston to San Francisco is served by 13 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $402 to $650 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 8 days.
Warp prices this lane at $459 per pallet with 5-day transit through the Houston cross-dock facility. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the energy capital of the country, which shapes its local LTL market in ways unlike any other major metro.
Energy sector logistics, including oilfield equipment, chemical supply, and industrial components, run alongside a massive consumer goods and retail distribution base.
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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Houston to San Francisco
A single pallet moving from Houston to San Francisco over 1,926 miles emits approximately 119 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 3,101 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 12 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Houston to San Francisco?
LTL shipping from Houston to San Francisco starts at $459 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $402 to $650 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Houston to San Francisco?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Houston to San Francisco lane, the rate is $459 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 Houston to San Francisco lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Houston to San Francisco, including scan events at the Houston and Los Angeles cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 5 days through 2 cross-dock facilities 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 Houston to San Francisco?
Warp LTL transit from Houston to San Francisco is 5 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 3 days to 8 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Houston and Los Angeles cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Houston to San Francisco corridor?
Freight on the Houston to San Francisco lane routes through the Houston cross-dock near the origin and the Los Angeles cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Houston to San Francisco?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Houston to San Francisco in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $459 with 13 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 Houston to San Francisco?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $459 per pallet on Houston to San Francisco includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $402 to $650 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Houston and Los Angeles cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 5 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Houston to San Francisco lane?
Every carrier on the Houston to San Francisco lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Houston 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.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Houston to San Francisco?
A single pallet moving from Houston to San Francisco via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 119 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,926-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 3,101 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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