($777+) Denver, CO to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Oakland, CA

For the 1,245-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Oakland, California, full-service movers cost between $2,305 and $8,760. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $466 - $3,104 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Denver generally start around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,305 - $5,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,022 - $6,519
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,706 - $8,760

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 Denver to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Oakland, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,335 and $4,579. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Denver runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,335 - $2,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,719 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,283 - $4,579

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $116 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $233 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 $1,086 in Denver, CO, 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 Oakland, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Oakland?

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 Denver, CO to Oakland, CA

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Oakland, California, range from $785 - $2,175 for the 1,245-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $615 - $703
• Daily insurance: $47/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $785 - $1,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $832 - $1,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,175

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 $116 and $543.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $233.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $615 and $703 for the 1,245-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 $1,086 for 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Denver, CO to Oakland, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to Oakland, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,361 and $2,626.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,772 - $3,735

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,086.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $116 - $233 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 Denver to Oakland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Oakland, CA

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