LTL San Francisco to Sacramento
Book LTL freight from San Francisco to Sacramento — instant all-in rates from 12 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $458/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in San Francisco and where it drops off in Sacramento. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $4614-day
- $4594-day
- $4634-day
- $4584-day
- $4554-day
- $4594-day
- $4524-day
- $4494-dayBest
- $4534-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: San Francisco to Sacramento
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 | $449All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| OAK HARBOR FREIGHT | $268 | 1 day | -$181 |
| Mountain Valley Express | $314 | 1 day | -$135 |
| ESTES | $317 | 1 day | -$132 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $333 | 2 days | -$116 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $335 | 1 day | -$114 |
| XPO Logistics | $337 | 1 day | -$112 |
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San Francisco (94105) → Sacramento (95814)
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 San Francisco to Sacramento lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Estes Express | FedEx Freight Economy | XPO Logistics | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 24.7% | 28.5% | 27% | 24.7–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $100 | $195 | $180 | $100–$195 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $195 | $259 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $85 | $205 | $180 | $85–$205 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $40 est. | $68 | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $30 | $61 | $26 | $26–$61 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $696+ | $713+ | $315–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison, FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on San Francisco to Sacramento
How Warp routes the San Francisco to Sacramento lane
LTL freight from San Francisco to Sacramento
San Francisco to Sacramento is served by 11 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $268 to $337 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $449 per pallet with 4-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.
Sacramento is California's capital and the freight hub for the Central Valley, the most productive agricultural region in the country.
I-5 runs north to the Portland and Seattle corridor and south to Stockton, Fresno, and Los Angeles.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from San Francisco to Sacramento
A single pallet moving from San Francisco to Sacramento over 87 miles emits approximately 5 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 140 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 1 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 Sacramento?
LTL shipping from San Francisco to Sacramento starts at $449 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $268 to $337 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 Sacramento?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the San Francisco to Sacramento lane, the rate is $449 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 Sacramento lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from San Francisco to Sacramento, including scan events at the Los Angeles cross-dock.
Transit on this lane is 4 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 Sacramento?
Warp LTL transit from San Francisco to Sacramento is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 4 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 Sacramento corridor?
Freight on the San Francisco to Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for San Francisco to Sacramento in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $449 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 Sacramento?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $449 per pallet on San Francisco to Sacramento includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery.
Traditional carriers on this lane range from $268 to $337 before surcharges. Warp routes freight through the Los Angeles cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the San Francisco to Sacramento lane?
Every carrier on the San Francisco to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
A single pallet moving from San Francisco to Sacramento via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 5 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 87-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 140 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 Sacramento cost?
Per-pallet LTL from San Francisco to Sacramento starts at $268, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 12 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/san-francisco-to-sacramento.
How fast is LTL shipping from San Francisco to Sacramento?
4 business days via Warp's Los Angeles cross-dock. 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 San Francisco to Sacramento?
On the San Francisco to Sacramento lane, OAK HARBOR FREIGHT posts the cheapest base rate at $268 per pallet (snapshot 2026-04-21).
Warp LTL's rate is $449 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 San Francisco to Sacramento online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/san-francisco-to-sacramento — 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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