($1,784+) Oakland, CA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Manchester, NH

Hiring full-service movers from Oakland, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, costs between $1,584 and $13,727. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 3,130-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $486 - $3,240, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Oakland and Manchester. For a rough baseline, movers based in Oakland tend to start around $281 plus $147/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,584 - $7,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,367 - $8,859
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,048 - $13,727

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 Manchester.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Manchester, NH

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, the group most New Hampshire movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,080 and $7,894. 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 Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,080 - $4,102
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,644 - $5,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,806 - $7,894

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $122 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $243 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Manchester, NH, 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 $1,134 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester, NH

Truck rentals from Oakland, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, range from $1,732 - $5,110 for the 3,130-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,613 - $1,844
• Daily insurance: $49/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 Manchester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,732 - $3,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,838 - $4,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,348 - $5,110

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $243 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 $105 and $527 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,613 - $1,844 in fuel for the 3,130-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,134 in Oakland, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Manchester, NH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Oakland, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,248 and $4,526.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,891 - $3,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,248 - $4,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,953 - $6,252

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 $122 and $243.
• 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 $1,134.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Manchester?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA vs Manchester, NH

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