($667+) El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Hiring full-service movers from El Paso, Texas, to Bakersfield, California, costs between $2,103 and $8,220. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 912-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $268 - $1,784, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between El Paso and Bakersfield. For a rough baseline, movers based in El Paso tend to start around $244 plus $95/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from El Paso to Bakersfield:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,103 - $4,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,517 - $6,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,458 - $8,220

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from El Paso to Bakersfield.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of El Paso movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Bakersfield, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from El Paso to Bakersfield?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Bakersfield, California, cost between $1,116 and $3,762. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in El Paso costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from El Paso to Bakersfield:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,116 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,080
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,762

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $67 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $134 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $624 in El Paso, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Bakersfield, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers El Paso to Bakersfield?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 912 miles from El Paso, Texas, to Bakersfield, California, running $642 - $1,840. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $259 - $296
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from El Paso to Bakersfield based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $642 - $1,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $700 - $1,486
• 4+ bedrooms: $904 - $1,840

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $67 and $312.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $134.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $259 and $296 for the 912-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $624 for 2 movers in El Paso, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso to Bakersfield?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA

If you're moving a larger household from El Paso, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Bakersfield, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,257 and $2,320.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from El Paso to Bakersfield:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,067 - $2,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,257 - $2,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,041

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in El Paso, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $624.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Bakersfield?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. THE Foret Companies (4.5/5 stars): THE Foret Companies is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: El Paso, TX vs Bakersfield, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Bakersfield, side by side with El Paso on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.