Bakersfield, CA → Georgetown, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Bakersfield to Georgetown

About 1,505 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,550–$9,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 242 in Georgetown.

1,505 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,550–$9,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bakersfield, California
To: Georgetown, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,505 miles (1,275 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination: 242 (71 interstate)

Reverse: Georgetown → Bakersfield

Moving from Bakersfield to Georgetown is a cross-country move of roughly 1,505 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 $6,550 to $9,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 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 242 around Georgetown (71 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 Georgetown.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Georgetown about 106,907. Bakersfield is considerably denser (2,693 people per square mile versus 1,172), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Georgetown

Full-service estimate for 1,505 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,620	$3,190	$3,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,930	$4,790	$5,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,550	$7,980	$9,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,470	$12,770	$15,580
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,400	$17,560	$21,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,150–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,360–$3,480

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

Full-service mover

$6,550–$9,740

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

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Typical full-service range.

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 Georgetown (destination)

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT: 1748594
MC: 640166
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2292865
MC: 782939
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78665 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (347) 661-8541 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anywhere Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3671209
MC: 1273102
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78626 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (512) 669-2901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apache Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apache Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 1939459
MC: 1796685
Based in: Leander, TX 78641 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 280-3388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingtexascom

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Compass Re LLC

USDOT: 3621184
MC: 1260987
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78633 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (877) 307-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Christian Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2531394
MC: 1166897
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (512) 373-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Army Ant Moving LLC

USDOT: 1974904
MC: 698546
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 966-6823 Route Verify on FMCSA

South West Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1922488
MC: 687853
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (917) 440-5721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 242 movers in Georgetown

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Georgetown accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bakersfield to Georgetown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,840 for a one-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,740 for a two-bedroom, $10,470 to $15,580 for a three-bedroom and $14,400 to $21,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Georgetown from Bakersfield?

About 1,505 road miles (1,275 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 5 to 10 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 Georgetown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,480. 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–Georgetown corridor.