($1,621+) Oakland, CA to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Full-service movers for the 2,739-mile relocation from Oakland, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,356 and $13,341. 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 $454 - $3,024, 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 Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,356 - $6,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,237 - $7,872
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,664 - $13,341

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in North Carolina are typically members of the North Carolina Movers 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 Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $2,058 and $7,078. 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 Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,058 - $3,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,609 - $7,078

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $1,058 in Oakland, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $113 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $227 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Winston-Salem, NC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Oakland to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

Plan on $1,621 - $4,274 for a rental moving truck on the 2,739-mile route from Oakland, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,318 - $1,506
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $30
• 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 Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,670 - $3,813
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,175 - $4,274

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $227 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Oakland, California, usually costs about $1,058 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,739-mile drive falls between $1,318 and $1,506, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $76 and $454 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Oakland to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,177 and $4,284.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,745 - $3,634
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,177 - $4,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,773 - $5,958

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Oakland, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,058.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $113 - $227 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 Oakland to Winston-Salem?

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. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics 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: Oakland, CA vs Winston-Salem, NC

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