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La Crosse, WI

Bakersfield, CA → La Crosse, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Bakersfield to La Crosse

About 1,868 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,150–$10,640, delivery in 5–10 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 1,868 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,150–$10,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,868 miles (1,583 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Bakersfield

Moving from Bakersfield to La Crosse is a cross-country move of roughly 1,868 road miles, heading northeast from California to Wisconsin.

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 $7,150 to $10,640 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 32 hours (4 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 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and La Crosse about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,693 and 2,426 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin 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 La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 1,868 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,290 $5,230 $6,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,150 $8,720 $10,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,440 $13,960 $17,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,740 $19,190 $23,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,670–$3,770

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

Portable container

$2,690–$3,950

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

Full-service mover

$7,150–$10,640

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 La Crosse (destination)

Convenience Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
775476
MC
347275
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
363 trucks, 632 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (608) 793-6488 Verify on FMCSA

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC

USDOT
979619
MC
420264
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (608) 519-4222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dennis J Degier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511822
MC
776418
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (608) 769-5634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nickelotti Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2818844
MC
939799
Based in
Chaseburg, WI 54621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (608) 498-1990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Hallahan

USDOT
2941906
MC
995094
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (608) 797-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Guardian Express LLC

USDOT
2163607
MC
751809
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (608) 386-7348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holmen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2457793
MC
852762
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (608) 386-9337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC

USDOT
161775
MC
549937
Based in
West Salem, WI 54669 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (608) 786-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 100 movers in La Crosse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bakersfield to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,860 to $4,260 for a studio, $4,290 to $6,390 for a one-bedroom, $7,150 to $10,640 for a two-bedroom, $11,440 to $17,030 for a three-bedroom and $15,740 to $23,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Bakersfield?

About 1,868 road miles (1,583 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 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 Wisconsin 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 La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,670 to $3,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,690 to $3,950. 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–La Crosse corridor.