($592+) Oakland, CA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Gilbert, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 763-mile move from Oakland, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, with prices running from $1,289 - $8,286. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $488 - $3,256 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Oakland and Gilbert are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Oakland movers tend to run around $281 as a base rate plus $147/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Oakland to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,289 - $4,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,466 - $6,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,158 - $8,286

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 Oakland to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Oakland to Gilbert?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,151 and $3,816. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Oakland typically costs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Oakland to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,829 - $3,816

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Oakland, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,140, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $122 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $244 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Oakland, CA, and Gilbert, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Oakland to Gilbert?

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 Oakland, CA to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck for this 763-mile move from Oakland, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $570 and $1,496. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $395 - $452
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $33
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Oakland to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $570 - $1,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $620 - $1,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $754 - $1,496

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 $122 and $570.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $244.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $395 and $452 for the 763-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 $1,140 for 2 movers in Oakland, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Oakland to Gilbert?

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 Oakland, CA to Gilbert, AZ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Oakland, California, to Gilbert, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,103 and $2,255.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Oakland to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,812
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,908

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Oakland, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,140.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $122 - $244 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA vs Gilbert, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gilbert, side by side with Oakland 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.