($685+) Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Denver, Colorado, to Bakersfield, California, costs between $2,147 and $8,303. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,031-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $350 - $2,336, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Denver and Bakersfield. For a rough baseline, movers based in Denver tend to start around $262 plus $115/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,147 - $5,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,827 - $6,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,477 - $8,303

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 Denver to Bakersfield.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Bakersfield, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Bakersfield, California, cost between $1,169 and $3,948. 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 Denver runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,169 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,505 - $3,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $3,948

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Denver, CO and Bakersfield, CA. 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 $818 in Denver, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $88 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $175 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 Denver to Bakersfield?

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 Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,031-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Bakersfield, California, costs between $728 and $1,940, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $383 - $438
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $728 - $1,301
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $733 - $1,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $949 - $1,940

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 $88 and $409.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $175.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $383 and $438 for the 1,031-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 $818 for 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA

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 Denver, Colorado, to Bakersfield, California. 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 $1,318 and $2,423.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,423
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,795 - $3,423

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $88 and $175.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $818.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Bakersfield?

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. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, 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: Denver, CO vs Bakersfield, CA

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