($1,408+) Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,359-mile move from Cleveland, Ohio, to Bakersfield, California, with prices running from $2,677 - $12,766. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $269 - $1,796 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Cleveland and Bakersfield are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Cleveland movers tend to run around $185 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,677 - $6,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,852 - $7,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,238 - $12,766

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 Cleveland to Bakersfield.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA

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

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Bakersfield, California, cost between $1,793 and $6,797. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Bakersfield. If you go over that window, storage in Cleveland adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,793 - $3,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,251 - $4,716
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,322 - $6,797

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Cleveland, OH and Bakersfield, CA. 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 $629 in Cleveland, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $135 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 Cleveland to Bakersfield?

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 Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA

Plan on $1,422 - $3,975 for a rental moving truck on the 2,359-mile route from Cleveland, Ohio, to Bakersfield, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $674 - $770
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cleveland to Bakersfield based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,422 - $2,803
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $3,209
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $674 - $770 for the 2,359-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 Cleveland, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $629.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,359-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $135 per night, adding $269 - $404 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $269.

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

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 Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA

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 Cleveland, Ohio, to Bakersfield, California. 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 $1,971 and $4,087.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,614 - $3,085
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,971 - $4,087
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,580 - $5,331

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cleveland, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $629.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $67 - $135 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Cleveland to Bakersfield?

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. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: Cleveland, OH vs Bakersfield, CA

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