($521+) Scottsdale, AZ to Oakland, CA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 751-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Oakland, California, with prices running from $1,691 - $7,815. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $439 - $2,924 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Oakland are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,691 - $4,403
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,190 - $5,770
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,999 - $7,815

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 Scottsdale to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Oakland, 53% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,002 and $3,496. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Scottsdale typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $1,898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,340 - $2,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,851 - $3,496

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Scottsdale, AZ and Oakland, 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 $1,023 in Scottsdale, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $110 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $219 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Oakland, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 751 miles from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Oakland, California, running $521 - $1,454. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $349 - $399
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $521 - $1,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $545 - $1,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $726 - $1,454

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 $110 and $512.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $219.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $349 and $399 for the 751-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 $1,023 for 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Oakland, CA

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Oakland, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,051 and $2,021.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $902 - $1,675
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,051 - $2,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,605

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,023.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $110 and $219 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Oakland?

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.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ, to Oakland, CA, 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 $1,691 - $7,815 on the 751-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,002 - $3,496 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $521 - $1,454 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,190 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 Kaiser Permanente and Dreyer's.