($1,121+) Bakersfield, CA to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,837-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $1,335 - $11,535. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $288 - $1,920. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Bakersfield and Lafayette. 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 Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,335 - $5,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,231 - $7,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,201 - $11,535

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 Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana 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 Bakersfield, CA to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,672 and $5,443. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Bakersfield typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,672 - $2,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,976 - $4,005
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,785 - $5,443

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bakersfield, CA and Lafayette, LA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $672 in Bakersfield, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Bakersfield to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

A rental truck for this 1,837-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $1,132 and $3,081. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $561 - $641
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,132 - $2,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,154 - $2,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,530 - $3,081

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $561 - $641 for the 1,837-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Bakersfield, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $672.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,837-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $144 per night, adding $288 - $432 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $288.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bakersfield to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

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 Lafayette, Louisiana. 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 $1,646 and $3,474.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,390 - $2,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,273 - $4,490

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 Bakersfield, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $672.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $72 and $144 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Bakersfield and Lafayette to plan around. Cost of living index: 100 vs. 90. Average rent: $1,695/mo vs. $2,825/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 37 vs. 42. Safety index: 41.51 vs. 54.25.