($1,550+) Bakersfield, CA to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to NYC

Full-service movers for the 2,792-mile relocation from Bakersfield, California, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,440 and $12,733. 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 $386 - $2,576, 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 Bakersfield typically charge a base rate around $420 plus $116 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,440 - $6,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,928 - $8,134
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,467 - $12,733

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 NYC.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New York City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most New York 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 NYC

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to NYC, New York, cost between $2,001 and $7,617. 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 Bakersfield runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,001 - $4,049
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,543 - $5,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,507 - $7,617

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bakersfield, CA and NYC. 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 $902 in Bakersfield, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $97 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $193 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 Bakersfield to NYC?

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 NYC

Plan on $1,696 - $4,667 for a rental moving truck on the 2,792-mile route from Bakersfield, California, to NYC, New York. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,144 - $1,308
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,696 - $3,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,233 - $4,667

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Bakersfield, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $902.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,144 - $1,308 for the 2,792-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $77 and $419, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $193 per night for hotel stops on the 2,792-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $386 - $580.

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

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 NYC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Bakersfield, California, to NYC, New York. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,159 and $4,467.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,874 - $3,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,055 - $4,467
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,980 - $6,094

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Bakersfield, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $902.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $97 - $193 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 Bakersfield to NYC?

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. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. 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: Bakersfield, CA vs NYC

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