($551+) Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Oakland, California, costs between $1,778 and $8,613. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 739-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $439 - $2,924, 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 Phoenix and Oakland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Phoenix tend to start around $140 plus $85/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 Phoenix to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,778 - $4,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,298 - $5,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,931 - $8,613

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 Phoenix to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

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

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,073 and $3,623. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Phoenix runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $1,930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,406 - $2,758
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,922 - $3,623

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $110 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $219 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 $1,023 in Phoenix, AZ, 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 Oakland, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Oakland?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 739-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Oakland, California, costs between $551 and $1,429, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $344 - $393
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $551 - $993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $625 - $1,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $781 - $1,429

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $344 - $393 for the 739-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 Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,023.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 739-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $219 per night, adding $439 - $658 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $73 and $439.

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

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 Phoenix, AZ to Oakland, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Phoenix, Arizona, to Oakland, California, 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 $1,136 and $2,316.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,507 - $2,956

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,023.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $110 - $219 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 Phoenix to Oakland?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Phoenix, AZ vs Oakland, CA

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