($1,550+) Bakersfield, CA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Newark, NJ

For the 2,781-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,385 and $12,604. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $342 - $2,280 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Bakersfield generally start around $420 plus $116 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,385 - $6,359
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,176 - $8,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,934 - $12,604

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 Bakersfield to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Bakersfield to Newark?

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey 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 Bakersfield, CA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,122 and $7,542. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Bakersfield adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Bakersfield to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,122 - $4,010
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $5,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,544 - $7,542

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 Bakersfield, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $798, 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 $86 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $171 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Bakersfield, CA, and Newark, NJ, 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 Bakersfield to Newark?

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 Bakersfield, CA to Newark, NJ

A rental truck for this 2,781-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $1,663 and $4,484. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,009 - $1,153
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Bakersfield daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Bakersfield to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $3,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,652
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,233 - $4,484

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $171 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 Bakersfield, California, usually costs about $798 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,781-mile drive falls between $1,009 and $1,153, 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 $57 and $342 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bakersfield to Newark?

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 Bakersfield, CA to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Bakersfield, California, to Newark, New Jersey. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,202 and $4,555.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,783 - $3,643
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,836 - $5,915

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 Bakersfield, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $798.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $86 and $171 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Bakersfield, CA vs Newark, NJ

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