($1,176+) Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,071-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bakersfield, California, with costs ranging from $2,676 - $12,380. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $278 - $1,856. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Bakersfield. Local movers in Milwaukee typically start around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,676 - $5,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,477 - $7,922
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,724 - $12,380

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 Milwaukee to Bakersfield.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bakersfield, California, cost between $1,762 and $6,095. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Milwaukee typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,762 - $3,348
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,147 - $4,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,033 - $6,095

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $70 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $139 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Bakersfield, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $650 in Milwaukee, WI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,071 miles from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bakersfield, California, running $1,226 - $3,623. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $612 - $699
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,226 - $2,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,986
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,760 - $3,623

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $139 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $302 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $612 - $699 in fuel for the 2,071-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $650 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bakersfield, California. 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 $835 and $3,503.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,464 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $4,681

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 $70 - $139 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, typically costs $650.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Bakersfield?

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. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line 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: Milwaukee, WI vs Bakersfield, CA

Good news for your budget: Bakersfield isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Milwaukee. Cost of living index runs 100 there against 88 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 62/100 and 33.24/100 here versus 37/100 and 41.51/100 there.