($706+) Cheyenne, WY to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cheyenne, WY to Oakland, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,162-mile relocation from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Oakland, California, cost between $2,515 and $9,569. 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 $415 - $2,768, 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 Cheyenne typically charge a base rate around $290 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,515 - $5,943
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,025 - $7,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,404 - $9,569

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 Cheyenne to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Cheyenne, WY to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 86% of Cheyenne movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Oakland, 53% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,166 and $4,018. 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 Cheyenne costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,166 - $2,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,018

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Cheyenne, WY and Oakland, 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 $969 in Cheyenne, WY, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $104 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $208 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY to Oakland, CA

A rental truck for this 1,162-mile move from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Oakland, California, costs between $706 and $2,028. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $512 - $585
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Cheyenne daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $706 - $1,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $771 - $1,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $978 - $2,028

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $969.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $512 - $585 for the 1,162-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 $83 and $450, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $208 per night for hotel stops on the 1,162-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $415 - $623.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY to Oakland, CA

For larger DIY moves from Cheyenne, Wyoming, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,238 and $2,507.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,038 - $2,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,238 - $2,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,414

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $969.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $104 - $208 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 Cheyenne 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.

Cost of living: Cheyenne, WY 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 Cheyenne 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.

Our take

A move from Cheyenne, WY, to Oakland, CA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,515 - $9,569 on the 1,162-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,166 - $4,018, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $706 - $2,028. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,025 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kaiser Permanente and Dreyer's.