Bakersfield, CA → Fort Worth, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Bakersfield to Fort Worth

About 1,477 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,470–$9,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

1,477 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,470–$9,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bakersfield, California
To: Fort Worth, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,477 miles (1,251 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → Bakersfield

Moving from Bakersfield to Fort Worth is a long-distance move of roughly 1,477 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,470 to $9,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Bakersfield side there are 270 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (144 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Fort Worth.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Fort Worth about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,693 and 2,646 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Bakersfield to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 1,477 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,590	$3,160	$3,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,880	$4,740	$5,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,470	$7,890	$9,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,360	$12,630	$15,410
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,240	$17,370	$21,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,120–$2,990

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,340–$3,440

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,470–$9,630

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Bakersfield (origin)

F B T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1662332
MC: 611291
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 250 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (661) 952-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadies INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2532550
MC: 880258
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93307 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 141 trucks, 332 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (661) 214-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stevens Trucking Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Stevens Transportation INC

USDOT: 145059
MC: 1418017
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93307 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 112 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (661) 366-3286 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arora Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1835079
MC: 665263
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (661) 343-2647 Route Verify on FMCSA

P E I

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Patiala Express INC

USDOT: 2051219
MC: 762376
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93308 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (661) 889-1209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sidhu Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 836260
MC: 457298
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93308 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (661) 735-1111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Isla Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4394496
MC: 1724252
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93309 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (323) 323-3365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sohi Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1587174
MC: 587583
Based in: Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (661) 556-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 270 movers in Bakersfield

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC

USDOT: 1836511
MC: 665731
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76102 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 761 trucks, 706 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (972) 563-2401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Norco Corporation

USDOT: 985416
MC: 417025
Based in: Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 237 trucks, 223 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (817) 232-4220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanstar Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1986353
MC: 703067
Based in: North Richland, TX 76182 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 201 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (888) 227-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC

USDOT: 1018527
MC: 427093
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76111 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 172 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (682) 310-7300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2927239
MC: 987973
Based in: Pantego, TX 76013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

2131 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3762851
MC: 1340310
Based in: Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (980) 333-5652 Route Verify on FMCSA

Otw Frontline LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3977236
MC: 1488003
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76140 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (445) 300-1763 Route Verify on FMCSA

K1 Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: K1 Logistics INC

USDOT: 3150859
MC: 104781
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76118 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (945) 400-3772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Fort Worth if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bakersfield to Fort Worth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,780 for a one-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,630 for a two-bedroom, $10,360 to $15,410 for a three-bedroom and $14,240 to $21,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from Bakersfield?

About 1,477 road miles (1,251 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bakersfield to Fort Worth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,120 to $2,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bakersfield–Fort Worth corridor.