($1,573+) Winston-Salem, NC to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Oakland, CA

For the 2,727-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Oakland, California, full-service movers cost between $2,429 and $12,317. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $386 - $2,576 (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 Winston-Salem generally start around $272 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,429 - $6,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,950 - $7,641
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,852 - $12,317

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 Winston-Salem to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Winston-Salem, NC to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem to Oakland?

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,978 and $7,741. 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 Winston-Salem typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Winston-Salem to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,978 - $3,923
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,618 - $5,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,574 - $7,741

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $97 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $193 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Oakland, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $902 in Winston-Salem, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Oakland, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,727 miles from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Oakland, California, running $1,510 - $4,679. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,118 - $1,277
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Winston-Salem daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Winston-Salem to Oakland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,510 - $3,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,670 - $3,519
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,262 - $4,679

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 $97 and $451.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $193.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,118 and $1,277 for the 2,727-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 $902 for 2 movers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Oakland, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Oakland, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,159 and $4,413.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,781 - $3,288
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,970 - $4,413
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,716 - $6,194

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $97 - $193 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $902.

What are the best freight companies from Winston-Salem 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. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, 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: Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem 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.