($748+) Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,092-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with costs ranging from $1,266 - $8,387. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,128. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Bakersfield and Fort Collins. Local movers in Bakersfield typically start around $420 as a base rate plus $116/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $4,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,848 - $6,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,463 - $8,387

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 Bakersfield to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO

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

What are the best full-service movers from Bakersfield to Fort Collins?

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 Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,253 and $4,037. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Fort Collins. If you go over that window, storage in Bakersfield adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Bakersfield to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,533 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,037

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 Bakersfield, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $745, 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 $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $160 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Bakersfield, CA, and Fort Collins, CO, 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 Bakersfield to Fort Collins?

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 Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck for this 1,092-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $711 and $2,035. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $370 - $423
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Bakersfield daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Bakersfield to Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $711 - $1,462
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $760 - $1,623
• 4+ bedrooms: $975 - $2,035

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Bakersfield, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $745.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $370 - $423 for the 1,092-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $64 and $346, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $160 per night for hotel stops on the 1,092-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $319 - $479.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bakersfield to Fort Collins?

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 Bakersfield, CA to Fort Collins, CO

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 Bakersfield, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado. 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 $1,317 and $2,552.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $1,979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,468

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Bakersfield, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $745.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $160 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 Bakersfield to Fort Collins?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Bakersfield, CA vs Fort Collins, CO

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