($507+) Oakland, CA to St. George, UT Movers
The cost to move from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT ranges from $1,208 to $8,027, with an average cost of $2,900. Moves can be as low as $507 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 673 miles and usually takes 1 to 6 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
Compare moving options from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT
Moving options from Oakland to St. George fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,208 - $8,027 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $2,900, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 673 miles and typically takes 1 to 6 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 673-mile route from Oakland to St. George, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,208 - $4,098 | $1,029 - $1,920 | $492 - $968 | $926 - $1,763 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,362 - $5,950 | $1,293 - $2,738 | $575 - $1,195 | $1,100 - $2,169 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,909 - $8,027 | $1,839 - $3,446 | $662 - $1,431 | $1,428 - $2,647 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT
Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 673-mile move from Oakland, California, to St. George, Utah, with costs ranging from $1,208 - $8,027. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $485 - $3,232. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Oakland and St. George. Local movers in Oakland typically start around $281 as a base rate plus $147/hour per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Oakland to St. George:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,208 - $4,098
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,362 - $5,950
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,909 - $8,027
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 St. George.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to Utah. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT
Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Oakland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. George, 83% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing98% of local movers | $808 - $8,080 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready85% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: West Coast Moving Systems, Inc | $323 - $1,939/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $485 - $3,878 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage54% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs47% of local movers | $1,616 - $4,848 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $4,040 - $16,160 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $1,210 - $2,300 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items67% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Sweet Lemon Moving Services | $1,616 - $4,040 |
| Piano | Any piano type79% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Sweet Lemon Moving Services | $1,293 - $5,656 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling37% of local movers | $485 - $2,424 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect25% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Big Family Movers | $1,050 - $3,232 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $485 - $24,240+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $485 - $5,656+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Oakland to St. George?
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Oakland, CA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT
Moving containers from Oakland, California, to St. George, Utah, cost between $1,029 and $3,446. 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 St. George:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,920
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,738
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,839 - $3,446
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 $1,131, 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 St. George, UT, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Utah move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,029. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,293 - $2,738, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Oakland to St. George?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Oakland to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Oakland:
- Sweet Lemon Moving Services (5.0/5), 9 years in business
- West Coast Moving Systems, Inc (4.8/5), 19 years in business
- Good Green Moving (4.7/5), 13 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 673 miles from Oakland, California, to St. George, Utah, running $492 - $1,431. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $346 - $395
- 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
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Oakland to St. George based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $492 - $968
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $575 - $1,195
- 4+ bedrooms: $662 - $1,431
Pro tip: The advertised base rate of $492 - $1,431 does not include fuel ($346 - $395) , lodging ($242/night for overnight stops), meals, or equipment rentals. When you add those up, the true cost of your move from Oakland to St. George typically runs $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate alone.
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 $566.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $242.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $346 and $395 for the 673-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 $1,131 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 St. George?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 St. George, UT
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 St. George, Utah.
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 $1,100 and $2,169.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Oakland to St. George:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $926 - $1,763
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,169
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,647
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
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 $1,131.
What are the best freight companies from Oakland to St. George?
- 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.
- 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.
- PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: Oakland, CA vs St. George, UT
The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in St. George, side by side with Oakland on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Oakland, CA | St. George, UT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 196 | 110 |
| Average rent | $2,200/mo | $1,770/mo |
| Median home value | $925,411 | $456,516 |
| Average income | $97,369/yr | $72,870/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 2.9% |
| State income tax | Up to 13.3% | Up to 4.95% |
| Walkability score | 75/100 | 27/100 |
| Safety index | 31.38/100 | 70.98/100 |
| Air quality | Good | Good |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our St. George, UT to Oakland, CA guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Oakland, CA, to St. George, UT, 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 $1,208 - $8,027 on the 673-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,029 - $3,446 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $492 - $1,431 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,362 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 LHC Health Services Inc and SkyWest Airlines Inc.
FAQs: Moving from Oakland, CA, to St. George, UT
What is the cheapest way to move from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $575 - $1,195. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($346 - $395), daily insurance ($48/day), and equipment rentals ($11 - $32) on top. Overnight stops can add another $242/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How long does a move from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What is the best time of year to move from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Oakland, CA to St. George, UT?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What percentage of Oakland movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 79% of movers in Oakland handle piano moves, and 67% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.