($1,262+) New Orleans, LA to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Oakland, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,225-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Oakland, California, with costs ranging from $2,667 - $11,861. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $419 - $2,792. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between New Orleans and Oakland. Local movers in New Orleans typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from New Orleans to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,667 - $6,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,614 - $7,465
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,578 - $11,861

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 New Orleans to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Oakland, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from New Orleans to Oakland?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from New Orleans, LA to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,755 and $6,748. 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 New Orleans costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from New Orleans to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,755 - $3,551
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,203 - $4,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,120 - $6,748

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $105 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $209 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $977 in New Orleans, LA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Oakland, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to Oakland?

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 New Orleans, LA to Oakland, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,225 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Oakland, California, running $1,342 - $3,822. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $988 - $1,129
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• New Orleans daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from New Orleans to Oakland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,568
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,381 - $3,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,822

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 $105 and $489.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $209.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $988 and $1,129 for the 2,225-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 $977 for 2 movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from New Orleans to Oakland?

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 New Orleans, LA to Oakland, CA

For larger DIY moves from New Orleans, Louisiana, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Oakland, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,763 and $3,607.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from New Orleans to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,579 - $3,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,763 - $3,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,496 - $4,935

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $105 - $209 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for about five hours typically runs $977.

What are the best freight companies from New Orleans to Oakland?

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. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking 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: New Orleans, LA vs Oakland, CA

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