LTL Phoenix to San Francisco
Book LTL freight from Phoenix to San Francisco — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $375/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Phoenix and where it drops off in San Francisco. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3804-day
- $3754-day
- $3714-day
- $3694-day
- $3644-day
- $3604-dayBest
- $3904-day
- $3854-day
- $3804-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Phoenix to San Francisco
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $360All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| XPO Logistics | $347 | 2 days | -$13 |
| Forward Air | $353 | 2 days | -$7 |
| Mountain Valley Express | $403 | 2 days | +$43 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $434 | 2 days | +$74 |
| CCFS | $453 | 3 days | +$93 |
| ESTES | $544 | 2 days | +$184 |
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Phoenix (85004) → 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 Phoenix to San Francisco lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | Estes Express | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26% | 24.7% | 24.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $90 | $100 | $90–$180 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $75 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $100 | $85 | $85–$180 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $25 est. | $25 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $25 | $30 | $25–$30 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $315+ | $315+ | $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), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Phoenix to San Francisco
How Warp routes the Phoenix to San Francisco lane
LTL freight from Phoenix to San Francisco
Phoenix to San Francisco is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $347 to $544 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $360 per pallet with 4-day transit through the Phoenix cross-dock facility.
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing freight markets in the country and serves as the primary distribution hub for the desert Southwest.
I-10 connects Phoenix west to Los Angeles and east to Tucson and El Paso. 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 Phoenix to San Francisco
A single pallet moving from Phoenix to San Francisco over 752 miles emits approximately 47 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 1,211 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 5 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 Phoenix to San Francisco?
LTL shipping from Phoenix to San Francisco starts at $360 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $347 to $544 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 Phoenix to San Francisco?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Phoenix to San Francisco lane, the rate is $360 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 Phoenix to San Francisco lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Phoenix to San Francisco, including scan events at the Phoenix and Los Angeles cross-docks.
Transit on this lane is 4 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 Phoenix to San Francisco?
Warp LTL transit from Phoenix to San Francisco is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Phoenix and Los Angeles cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Phoenix to San Francisco corridor?
Freight on the Phoenix to San Francisco lane routes through the Phoenix cross-dock near the origin and the Los Angeles cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southwest retail delivery, construction materials, and regional distribution.
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 Phoenix to San Francisco?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Phoenix to San Francisco in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $360 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 Phoenix to San Francisco?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $360 per pallet on Phoenix to San Francisco includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery.
Traditional carriers on this lane range from $347 to $544 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Phoenix and Los Angeles cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Phoenix to San Francisco lane?
Every carrier on the Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to San Francisco?
A single pallet moving from Phoenix to San Francisco via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 47 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 752-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,211 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).
How much does LTL freight from Phoenix to San Francisco cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Phoenix to San Francisco starts at $347, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 13 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/phoenix-to-san-francisco.
How fast is LTL shipping from Phoenix to San Francisco?
4 business days via Warp's cross-dock network through Phoenix and Los Angeles. Same-week pickup is standard.
Transit times reflect Warp LTL service; carrier-direct LTL options on this lane may run 1-2 days slower depending on the carrier's linehaul schedule.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Phoenix to San Francisco?
On the Phoenix to San Francisco lane, XPO Logistics posts the cheapest base rate at $347 per pallet (snapshot 2026-04-21).
Warp LTL's rate is $360 per pallet — the all-inclusive invoice (no fuel surcharge, no accessorials), so a typical shipment with one or two add-ons can land cheaper on Warp despite the higher base.
Can I book LTL from Phoenix to San Francisco online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/phoenix-to-san-francisco — enter origin ZIP, destination ZIP, pallet count, and weight, then book in 60 seconds with a card on file.
No sales call, no broker callback, no minimum volume. Pickups available same-week, often next-day depending on carrier availability.
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