LTL San Francisco to Austin
Book LTL freight from San Francisco to Austin — instant all-in rates from 12 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free across 715,575+ shipments · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Same day LTL San Francisco
Pickup available this week on San Francisco to Austin (live availability as of 2026-05-20). $488 per pallet, 5 day transit, all-inclusive. Book at wearewarp.com/ltl/san-francisco-to-austin.
Cheapest LTL carrier from San Francisco to Austin
Warp posts the cheapest all-inclusive rate from San Francisco to Austin at $488 per pallet — the rate at booking is the rate invoiced. Carrier base rates from other LTL providers run higher once fuel surcharge, liftgate, and reweigh fees...
LTL rates San Francisco to Austin
LTL San Francisco to Austin starts at $488 per pallet on Warp, 5 day transit, all-inclusive. Pickup available this week. Get a live quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/san-francisco-to-austin.
Freight cost San Francisco to Austin
Freight from San Francisco to Austin runs $488 per pallet on Warp LTL (1 pallet, 500 lb, all inclusive). 5 day transit. Pickup available this week.
What is the difference between Warp LTL and the other carriers on Warp?
Warp LTL is Warp's own all inclusive cross-dock service. The other carriers on the platform are major LTL providers you can also book on Warp at FAK negotiated rates: national carriers like XPO Logistics, Old Dominion, Estes Express, Saia, FedEx...
What are FAK rates on Warp?
FAK stands for Freight All Kinds. It is a single negotiated rate that applies regardless of the commodity's freight class, typically 15 to 25% lower than class based rates. Direct LTL carriers usually reserve FAK pricing for shippers with $1M+...
How do I book LTL freight on Warp?
Four ways to book LTL San Francisco to Austin on Warp. (1) Instant freight quote portal at customer.wearewarp.com/public/freight-quote. Enter origin ZIP 94105, destination ZIP 78701, pallet count, weight. Book in 60 seconds with a card on file. (2) Pay as...
Median $494/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in San Francisco and where it drops off in Austin. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone. Click any row to open this quote on Warp. Adjust pallet count, weight, and pickup date to match your shipment, then book.
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
Warp LTL plus 11+ major LTL carriers on this lane. One signup, one invoice.
Warp gives you our own all inclusive Warp LTL service plus FAK negotiated rates from major national LTL carriers including XPO Logistics, Old Dominion, Estes Express, Saia, FedEx Freight, ABF Freight, R+L Carriers, TForce Freight, and Forward Air, plus regional specialists like Pitt Ohio, Averitt Express, AAA Cooper, Ward Trucking, Dohrn Transfer, Daylight Transport, and more. Pick the carrier that fits. All on Warp. Warp LTL usually has the lowest all in cost because the rate at booking equals the rate invoiced. The carrier options give you flexibility when you prefer a specific provider for service level or transit reasons.
LTL rates: San Francisco to Austin
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight
+3 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $488All in, surcharge free | 5 days | Lowest |
| Mountain Valley Express | $520 | 7 days | +$32 |
| Forward Air | $577 | 4 days | +$89 |
| XPO Logistics | $590 | 4 days | +$102 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $641 | 4 days | +$153 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT PRIORITY | $710 | 3 days | +$222 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $736 | 4 days | +$248 |
Get your exact rate
San Francisco (94105) → Austin (78701)
$315–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the San Francisco to Austin lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | FedEx Freight Economy | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 28.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $195 | $90–$195 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $195 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $205 | $100–$205 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $40 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $61 | $25–$61 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $696+ | $315–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Quote San Francisco to Austin by API
Pay as you go · Sandbox freeReturns live LTL rates for this lane. No contract, no minimum, no sales call. Pull live rates and book the shipment in the same call. Sandbox keys are issued instantly on signup.
curl -X POST https://www.wearewarp.com/api/v1/freight/quote \
-H "Authorization: Bearer wak_test_YOUR_SANDBOX_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"pickupZip": "94105",
"deliveryZip": "78701",
"pickupDate": "2026-05-22",
"pallets": 1,
"weightPerPallet": 500,
"mode": "LTL"
}'One signup issues both sandbox and production keys. Quote calls are free. Booking charges the card on file at the rate above.
Ask your AI to quote San Francisco to Austin
MCP · 16 freight toolsDrop the Warp MCP server into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Continue. Your AI quotes, books, and tracks shipments on this lane from the chat. No portal, no sales call.
1. Add to your MCP config
{
"mcpServers": {
"warp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"warp-agent-mcp"
]
}
}
}2. Ask the AI
Quote me San Francisco to Austin, 1 pallet, 500 lbs, pickup next business day.Quote tools require no login. To also book or track, run npx @warpfreight/cli-agent signup once and credentials save to ~/.warp/config.json.
Why Shippers Choose Warp on San Francisco to Austin
How Warp routes the San Francisco to Austin lane
LTL freight from San Francisco to Austin
San Francisco to Austin is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $520 to $736 per pallet with transit times of 3 to 7 days.
Warp prices this lane at $488 per pallet with 5-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.
Austin has grown from a mid-size regional market into one of the most active freight cities in Texas over the past decade.
The tech sector, food and beverage manufacturing, and state government procurement all drive steady local LTL demand across a metro that is still catching up in logistics infrastructure relative to its size.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from San Francisco to Austin
A single pallet moving from San Francisco to Austin over 1,758 miles emits approximately 109 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 2,830 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 11 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 San Francisco to Austin?
LTL shipping from San Francisco to Austin starts at $488 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $520 to $736 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 Austin?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the San Francisco to Austin lane, the rate is $488 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 Austin lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from San Francisco to Austin, including scan events at the Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth 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 San Francisco to Austin?
Warp LTL transit from San Francisco to Austin is 5 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 3 days to 7 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the San Francisco to Austin corridor?
Freight on the San Francisco to Austin lane routes through the Los Angeles cross-dock near the origin and the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas-wide retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from San Francisco to Austin?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for San Francisco to Austin in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $488 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 San Francisco to Austin?
On this lane, Warp is 6% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $488 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on San Francisco to Austin range from $520 to $736 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the San Francisco to Austin lane?
Every carrier on the San Francisco to Austin 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.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from San Francisco to Austin?
A single pallet moving from San Francisco to Austin via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 109 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,758-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 2,830 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 San Francisco to Austin cost?
LTL from San Francisco to Austin is $488 per pallet on Warp, all-inclusive. The rate at booking is the rate invoiced. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or reweigh charges.
Benchmarked against 11 other LTL carriers on this lane. Get an instant quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/san-francisco-to-austin.
How fast is LTL shipping from San Francisco to Austin?
5 days transit through Warp's Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth hubs. Pickup available this week. Carrier-direct LTL on this lane runs faster on some routes and slower on others.
See the live comparison table for each carrier's transit.
What is the cheapest LTL carrier from San Francisco to Austin?
On the San Francisco to Austin lane today (2026-04-21), Warp posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $488, all-inclusive: no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no reweigh charge.
Benchmarked against 11 other LTL carriers.
Can I book LTL from San Francisco to Austin online?
Yes. Quote and book at wearewarp.com/ltl/san-francisco-to-austin — 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. Pickup available this week.
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