Moving to Bakersfield, CA: Route Guides, Costs & Top Movers

If you're moving to Bakersfield, you're probably doing the math that a lot of people do when they finally get priced out of Los Angeles or the Bay Area: a house you can actually afford, a city that functions like a real place, and still within driving distance of everything California offers. That trade makes sense for a lot of people — and Bakersfield has grown steadily because of it.

Located at the southern end of the Central Valley in Kern County, about 110 miles north of LA, Bakersfield has a real economy built around agriculture, energy, and logistics. What you give up in urban density and coastal weather, you tend to get back in square footage, shorter commutes, and a cost of living that doesn't feel like a joke. If you're moving here from out of state, you may be walking into better affordability than you've had anywhere.

What It Costs to Move to Bakersfield

Origin matters more than almost anything else when pricing a move. Here's a realistic range for full-service moves to Bakersfield:

• Within Southern California (LA, San Diego, Riverside area): $800–$2,500
• Northern California (Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno): $1,200–$3,500
• Pacific Northwest (Seattle, Portland): $3,000–$6,000
• Mountain West (Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas): $2,000–$5,000
• Texas and the South: $2,500–$6,500
• East Coast (New York, Boston, Miami): $5,000–$10,000+

These are full-service estimates for a two- to three-bedroom household. Going the DIY route with a rental truck cuts costs substantially. Moving containers are worth considering if your timeline has any flexibility — you load at your pace, they handle transport. For a more precise number based on your specific origin and shipment size, use the moving cost calculator.

Moving Companies Worth Getting Quotes From

For long-distance moves into Kern County, the major van lines have solid coverage. North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines are both worth including in your quote pool — established agent networks, reliable interstate operations, and reasonably consistent pricing on western routes. United Van Lines and Mayflower round out the major carriers I'd look at for cross-country hauls.

If you want more competitive pricing without going purely DIY, Safeway Moving has performed consistently on routes from the South and Midwest. For moves originating from smaller or less-served cities, Safe Ship Moving is a broker I'd put in the mix — they're useful for coordinating interstate moves into California from origins where direct carrier options are thin. Get at least three quotes before committing, and don't skip checking FMCSA registration regardless of who you go with.

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Choose Your Move to Bakersfield

Moving Within California

• Anaheim to Bakersfield
• Chula Vista to Bakersfield
• Fontana to Bakersfield
• Fremont to Bakersfield
• Fresno to Bakersfield
• Irvine to Bakersfield
• Lancaster to Bakersfield
• Long Beach to Bakersfield
• Los Angeles to Bakersfield
• Modesto to Bakersfield
• Moreno Valley to Bakersfield
• Oakland to Bakersfield
• Ontario to Bakersfield
• Oxnard to Bakersfield
• Riverside to Bakersfield
• Roseville to Bakersfield
• Sacramento to Bakersfield
• San Bernardino to Bakersfield
• San Diego to Bakersfield
• San Francisco to Bakersfield
• San Jose to Bakersfield
• Santa Ana to Bakersfield
• Santa Clarita to Bakersfield
• Stockton to Bakersfield

Long-Distance Moves to Bakersfield

Alabama

• Birmingham, AL to Bakersfield, CA
• Huntsville, AL to Bakersfield, CA
• Mobile, AL to Bakersfield, CA
• Montgomery, AL to Bakersfield, CA

Arkansas

• Little Rock, AR to Bakersfield, CA

Arizona

• Chandler, AZ to Bakersfield, CA
• Gilbert, AZ to Bakersfield, CA
• Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA
• Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield, CA
• Scottsdale, AZ to Bakersfield, CA
• Tempe, AZ to Bakersfield, CA
• Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

Colorado

• Aurora, CO to Bakersfield, CA
• Colorado Springs, CO to Bakersfield, CA
• Denver, CO to Bakersfield, CA
• Fort Collins, CO to Bakersfield, CA

Connecticut

• Bridgeport, CT to Bakersfield, CA
• Hartford, CT to Bakersfield, CA
• New Haven, CT to Bakersfield, CA

Delaware

• Wilmington, DE to Bakersfield, CA

Florida

• Cape Coral, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Gainesville, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Hialeah, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Jacksonville, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Miami, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Orlando, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Port St. Lucie, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• St. Petersburg, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Tallahassee, FL to Bakersfield, CA
• Tampa, FL to Bakersfield, CA

Georgia

• Atlanta, GA to Bakersfield, CA
• Augusta, GA to Bakersfield, CA
• Columbus, GA to Bakersfield, CA

Idaho

• Boise, ID to Bakersfield, CA

Illinois

• Chicago, IL to Bakersfield, CA

Indiana

• Evansville, IN to Bakersfield, CA
• Fort Wayne, IN to Bakersfield, CA
• Indianapolis, IN to Bakersfield, CA

Iowa

• Des Moines, IA to Bakersfield, CA

Kansas

• Overland Park, KS to Bakersfield, CA
• Wichita, KS to Bakersfield, CA

Kentucky

• Lexington, KY to Bakersfield, CA
• Louisville, KY to Bakersfield, CA

Louisiana

• Baton Rouge, LA to Bakersfield, CA
• Lafayette, LA to Bakersfield, CA
• New Orleans, LA to Bakersfield, CA

Maine

• Portland, ME to Bakersfield, CA

Maryland

• Baltimore, MD to Bakersfield, CA
• Washington, DC to Bakersfield, CA

Massachusetts

• Boston, MA to Bakersfield, CA

Michigan

• Ann Arbor, MI to Bakersfield, CA
• Detroit, MI to Bakersfield, CA
• Grand Rapids, MI to Bakersfield, CA
• Lansing, MI to Bakersfield, CA

Minnesota

• Minneapolis, MN to Bakersfield, CA
• St. Paul, MN to Bakersfield, CA

Mississippi

• Jackson, MS to Bakersfield, CA

Missouri

• Kansas City, MO to Bakersfield, CA
• St. Louis, MO to Bakersfield, CA

Montana

• Billings, MT to Bakersfield, CA
• Missoula, MT to Bakersfield, CA

Nebraska

• Omaha, NE to Bakersfield, CA

Nevada

• Henderson, NV to Bakersfield, CA
• Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA
• North Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA
• Paradise, NV to Bakersfield, CA
• Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA
• Spring Valley, NV to Bakersfield, CA

New Hampshire

• Manchester, NH to Bakersfield, CA

New Jersey

• Jersey City, NJ to Bakersfield, CA
• Newark, NJ to Bakersfield, CA

New Mexico

• Albuquerque, NM to Bakersfield, CA

New York

• Albany, NY to Bakersfield, CA
• Buffalo, NY to Bakersfield, CA
• New York City, NY to Bakersfield, CA
• Rochester, NY to Bakersfield, CA
• Yonkers, NY to Bakersfield, CA

North Carolina

• Chapel Hill, NC to Bakersfield, CA
• Charlotte, NC to Bakersfield, CA
• Durham, NC to Bakersfield, CA
• Fayetteville, NC to Bakersfield, CA
• Greensboro, NC to Bakersfield, CA
• Raleigh, NC to Bakersfield, CA
• Winston-Salem, NC to Bakersfield, CA

North Dakota

• Fargo, ND to Bakersfield, CA

Ohio

• Akron, OH to Bakersfield, CA
• Cincinnati, OH to Bakersfield, CA
• Cleveland, OH to Bakersfield, CA
• Columbus, OH to Bakersfield, CA
• Dayton, OH to Bakersfield, CA
• Toledo, OH to Bakersfield, CA

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA
• Tulsa, OK to Bakersfield, CA

Oregon

• Eugene, OR to Bakersfield, CA
• Portland, OR to Bakersfield, CA

Pennsylvania

• Harrisburg, PA to Bakersfield, CA
• Philadelphia, PA to Bakersfield, CA
• Pittsburgh, PA to Bakersfield, CA

Rhode Island

• Providence, RI to Bakersfield, CA

South Carolina

• Charleston, SC to Bakersfield, CA
• Columbia, SC to Bakersfield, CA
• Greenville, SC to Bakersfield, CA
• Myrtle Beach, SC to Bakersfield, CA

South Dakota

• Sioux Falls, SD to Bakersfield, CA

Tennessee

• Chattanooga, TN to Bakersfield, CA
• Knoxville, TN to Bakersfield, CA
• Memphis, TN to Bakersfield, CA
• Nashville, TN to Bakersfield, CA

Texas

• Amarillo, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Austin, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Corpus Christi, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Dallas, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• El Paso, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Fort Worth, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Garland, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Houston, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Irving, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Laredo, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Lubbock, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• McKinney, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• Plano, TX to Bakersfield, CA
• San Antonio, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Utah

• Ogden, UT to Bakersfield, CA
• Salt Lake City, UT to Bakersfield, CA
• St. George, UT to Bakersfield, CA

Vermont

• Burlington, VT to Bakersfield, CA

Virginia

• Arlington, VA to Bakersfield, CA
• Chesapeake, VA to Bakersfield, CA
• Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA
• Richmond, VA to Bakersfield, CA
• Virginia Beach, VA to Bakersfield, CA

Washington

• Olympia, WA to Bakersfield, CA
• Seattle, WA to Bakersfield, CA
• Spokane, WA to Bakersfield, CA
• Tacoma, WA to Bakersfield, CA

West Virginia

• Charleston, WV to Bakersfield, CA

Wisconsin

• Madison, WI to Bakersfield, CA
• Milwaukee, WI to Bakersfield, CA

Wyoming

• Cheyenne, WY to Bakersfield, CA

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Don't book until you've compared at least three quotes. Start with the moving cost calculator to set your baseline, then read through our guide on how to choose a mover before signing anything.