($1,505+) Oakland, CA to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Baltimore, MD

Full-service movers for the 2,813-mile relocation from Oakland, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,359 and $12,740. 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 $464 - $3,096, 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $5,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,741 - $7,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,187 - $12,740

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Baltimore, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,956 and $6,876. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Oakland costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,956 - $3,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,461 - $5,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,259 - $6,876

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $116 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $232 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Baltimore, MD, 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 $1,084 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 Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

Truck rentals from Oakland, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, range from $1,597 - $4,438 for the 2,813-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,386 - $1,583
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• 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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $2,947
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,616
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,081 - $4,438

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 $116 and $542.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $232.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,386 and $1,583 for the 2,813-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 $1,084 for 2 movers in Oakland, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Baltimore, MD

If you're moving a larger household from Oakland, 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 Baltimore, Maryland.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,970 and $4,323.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,812 - $3,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,970 - $4,323
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,854 - $5,784

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 $116 - $232 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Oakland, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,084.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Baltimore?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA vs Baltimore, MD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, MD, 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 $1,359 - $12,740 on the 2,813-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,956 - $6,876 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,597 - $4,438 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,741 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Social Security Administration and Laureate International Universities.