($1,409+) Bakersfield, CA to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Augusta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,333-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Augusta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $1,318 - $11,760. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $276 - $1,840. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Bakersfield and Augusta. 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 Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,318 - $6,139
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,761 - $7,843
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,276 - $11,760

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 Bakersfield to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Augusta, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia 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 Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,873 and $6,947. 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 Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,873 - $3,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,401 - $5,074
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,106 - $6,947

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 $644, 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 $69 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $138 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Bakersfield, CA, and Augusta, GA, 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 Augusta?

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 Augusta, GA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,333-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Augusta, Georgia, costs between $1,368 and $3,820, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $683 - $780
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,368 - $2,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,420 - $3,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,851 - $3,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $138 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Bakersfield, California, usually costs about $644 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,333-mile drive falls between $683 and $780, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $46 and $276 to your total.

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

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 Augusta, GA

If you're moving a larger household from Bakersfield, California, 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 Augusta, Georgia.

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 $1,846 and $3,825.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,570 - $3,096
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,846 - $3,825
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,667 - $5,134

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $69 and $138.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Bakersfield, California, for roughly five hours typically average $644.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield to Augusta?

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. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. 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: Bakersfield, CA vs Augusta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Augusta, 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.