($1,110+) Oakland, CA to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Tulsa, OK

For the 1,719-mile move from Oakland, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, full-service movers cost between $1,285 and $11,004. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $455 - $3,032 (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 Oakland generally start around $281 plus $147 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $5,255
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,418 - $7,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,851 - $11,004

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 Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Oklahoma Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Oklahoma 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 Oakland, CA to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,520 and $5,487. 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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,520 - $3,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,172
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,708 - $5,487

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $114 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $227 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tulsa, OK, 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 $1,061 in Oakland, CA. 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 Oakland to Tulsa?

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 Tulsa, OK

A rental truck for this 1,719-mile move from Oakland, California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, costs between $1,015 and $2,898. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $829 - $948
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $30
• 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 Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $2,093
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,133 - $2,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,499 - $2,898

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $227 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 $99 and $493 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $829 - $948 in fuel for the 1,719-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,061 in Oakland, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tulsa, OK

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 Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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 $1,556 and $3,208.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,556 - $3,208
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,210 - $4,390

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 $114 and $227.
• 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 Oakland, California, for roughly five hours typically average $1,061.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Tulsa?

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.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA vs Tulsa, OK

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