($1,007+) Oakland, CA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,693-mile relocation from Oakland, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,212 and $9,722. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $475 - $3,168, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Oakland typically charge a base rate around $281 plus $147 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,212 - $5,263
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,115 - $6,959
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,418 - $9,722

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 Oakland to Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fort Worth, 53% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,485 and $5,398. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Oakland typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,861 - $3,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,641 - $5,398

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $119 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $238 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 $1,109 in Oakland, CA, 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Oakland to Fort Worth?

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 Oakland, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Plan on $1,017 - $2,926 for a rental moving truck on the 1,693-mile route from Oakland, California, to Fort Worth, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $853 - $975
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $2,011
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,045 - $2,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,413 - $2,926

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $238 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $103 and $515 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $853 - $975 in fuel for the 1,693-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,109 in Oakland, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Oakland to Fort Worth?

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 Oakland, CA to Fort Worth, TX

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 Oakland, California, to Fort Worth, Texas. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,443 and $3,098.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,336 - $2,393
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,443 - $3,098
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,949 - $4,072

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 $119 - $238 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Oakland, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,109.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA vs Fort Worth, TX

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Oakland, CA, to Fort Worth, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,212 - $9,722 on the 1,693-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,485 - $5,398 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,017 - $2,926 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,115 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Fort Worth tend to point to quality education and ample economic opportunity, though tornadoes and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include AMR/American Airlines and Texas Health Resources.