Bakersfield, CA → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Bakersfield to Jacksonville

About 2,759 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,710–$12,960, delivery in 7–14 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 59 in Jacksonville.

2,759 miroad distance
48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,710–$12,9602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bakersfield, California
To: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 2,759 miles (2,339 straight-line)
Drive time: 48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination: 59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Bakersfield

Moving from Bakersfield to Jacksonville is a cross-country move of roughly 2,759 road miles, heading east from California to North Carolina.

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 $8,710 to $12,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 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 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Bakersfield is considerably denser (2,693 people per square mile versus 1,490), 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 North Carolina than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Bakersfield to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,759 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,490	$4,250	$5,190
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,230	$6,380	$7,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,710	$10,630	$12,960
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,940	$17,000	$20,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,170	$23,380	$28,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,880–$5,480

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

Portable container

$3,480–$5,120

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

Full-service mover

$8,710–$12,960

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 Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

USDOT: 1418527
MC: 536722
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

USDOT: 3995684
MC: 1500257
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2971580
MC: 10382
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 90766
MC: 99869
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

USDOT: 971241
MC: 814574
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

USDOT: 1420733
MC: 537474
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4496581
MC: 1778259
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3513365
MC: 1163690
Based in: Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,490 to $5,190 for a studio, $5,230 to $7,780 for a one-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,960 for a two-bedroom, $13,940 to $20,740 for a three-bedroom and $19,170 to $28,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Bakersfield?

About 2,759 road miles (2,339 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 North Carolina 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,880 to $5,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,120. 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–Jacksonville corridor.