($1,670+) Oakland, CA to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to New Haven, CT

Full-service movers for the 2,978-mile relocation from Oakland, California, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,339 and $12,830. 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 $484 - $3,224, 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 New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,339 - $6,729
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,040 - $8,702
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,759 - $12,830

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 New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 67% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Connecticut 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 Oakland, CA to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $2,011 and $7,622. 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 Oakland typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,011 - $3,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,480 - $5,577
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,463 - $7,622

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Oakland, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,128, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $121 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $242 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Oakland, CA, and New Haven, CT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Oakland to New Haven?

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 New Haven, CT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,978 miles from Oakland, California, to New Haven, Connecticut, running $1,605 - $4,461. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,527 - $1,746
• Daily insurance: $48/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 New Haven based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,605 - $3,209
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,827 - $3,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,131 - $4,461

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 $121 and $564.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $242.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,527 and $1,746 for the 2,978-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 $1,128 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 New Haven?

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 New Haven, CT

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 New Haven, Connecticut.

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 $1,984 and $4,461.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,775 - $3,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,984 - $4,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,856 - $6,098

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $121 - $242 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Oakland, California, typically costs $1,128.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to New Haven?

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: Oakland, CA vs New Haven, CT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Haven, 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 New Haven, CT, 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 $1,339 - $12,830 on the 2,978-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,011 - $7,622 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,605 - $4,461 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,040 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 ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.