Planning the London–San Francisco route
This Canada-to-USA relocation connects Ontario with California. Plan personal travel and household-goods clearance separately, and confirm delivery access before your shipment leaves London.
London, ON / San Francisco, CA
London to San Francisco Movers
Moving from London, ON to San Francisco, CA? Prepare a cross-border shipment with the right documents and delivery plan.
Origin: London, ONDestination: San Francisco, CACross-border
Moving services at your San Francisco, CA destination
For your move from London, ON to San Francisco, CA, receiving needs the same detail as pickup. Shipment size goes beyond bedroom count: include furniture, cartons, stored goods, office equipment and special items. The destination building determines the actual furniture path and the services to confirm.
For a residential move, prepare the room layout and identify goods needing professional packing. For an office or business in San Francisco, CA, name a coordinator and distinguish transport from IT and installation. If possession does not align with leaving London, ON, ask for a storage assessment before booking.
| Detail to confirm | Useful information for this route |
|---|---|
| Destination property | For San Francisco, CA, identify the apartment, condo or house, floors and any basement or garage access. |
| Loading and carrying | Give the legal stopping point, distance to the door, elevator appointment and management contact. |
| Receiving arrangements | Confirm keys and a receiving person in San Francisco, CA, even if your own travel from London, ON happens at a different time. |
| Requested services | Separate packing, unpacking, protection, storage and items needing an individual assessment. |
| Route documentation | The receiving country is the United States. Prepare the goods for that direction; your personal entry is separate. |
Pickup in London, ON
For your London, ON address, describe the property type, parking or loading point, stairs, elevator reservations and distance from the truck to the door. Provide furniture dimensions and a receiving contact so pickup or delivery can be assessed for the actual property.
Delivery in San Francisco, CA
For San Francisco, photograph entry steps, stair turns and any sloped loading approach. Give the exact building entrance and ask who arranges legal stopping space; a nearby curb on a map does not establish usable truck access.
Packing, protection and storage
Professional packing and unpacking are available. If your possession dates do not line up, ask about storage as part of your moving plan. Confirm scope, availability and charges in your written quote.
What your quote depends on
Shipment volume, distance, dates, packing, stairs, elevators, walking distance and storage affect cost. An accurate inventory and access details help avoid surprises.
Prepare your household inventory
List the goods you plan to ship and identify restricted or separately regulated items before packing. Keep travel documents and essential medication with you. Your own entry and the entry of your shipment are separate matters.
Moving into the United States
Unaccompanied household goods commonly require CBP Form 3299. Documentation and eligibility depend on your circumstances. Review the current CBP instructions and confirm requirements before pickup; customs clearance is never guaranteed.
How your long-distance move is planned
01
Share your route
Addresses, dates and move size.
02
Plan the details
Access, services and documents.
03
Pack & load
Protection and inventory.
04
Transport
Coordinate destination readiness.
05
Deliver & settle
Confirmed access and unloading.
INFORMED. PREPARED.
Official cross-border resources
Border and customs requirements can change. Montreal Movers can help coordinate your move; government agencies remain the authority for current formal requirements.
U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionU.S. guidance on personal belongings and entry requirements.cbp.gov · Opens in a new tabCanada Border Services AgencyOfficial information for moving or returning to Canada.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca · Opens in a new tabASFC / CBSA — BSF186 / BSF186AOfficial personal-effects declaration forms.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca · Opens in a new tab
How do I get an accurate quote?+
Share both addresses, your preferred date, move size and access details. A furniture and box inventory helps refine your written quote.
Is my requested moving date confirmed?+
No. The form records your preferences. Pickup, delivery and services are confirmed when you book.
Can you help with packing and storage?+
Yes. Include your needs in the request, then confirm the service scope, availability and fees in your written quote.
What documents does this route require?+
Requirements depend on the direction and your circumstances. Review our customs guide and current CBP or CBSA instructions before pickup.