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Bakersfield, CA → Newport, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Bakersfield to Newport

About 3,050 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,680–$14,400, delivery in 7–14 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 30 in Newport.

  • 3,050 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,680–$14,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,050 miles (2,585 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination
30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Bakersfield

Newport sits about 3,050 miles northeast of Bakersfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,680 to $14,400 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 53 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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Newport about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,693 and 3,287 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Rhode Island 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 Newport

Full-service estimate for 3,050 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,870 $4,720 $5,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,810 $7,080 $8,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,680 $11,810 $14,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,490 $18,890 $23,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,300 $25,970 $31,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,180–$5,910

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

Portable container

$3,740–$5,500

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

Full-service mover

$9,680–$14,400

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 Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50625
MC
120639
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT
769983
MC
345529
Based in
Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT
4389952
MC
1722009
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT
3693175
MC
1729361
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982254
MC
1491310
Based in
Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1792318
MC
846702
Based in
Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT
369398
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT
1167091
MC
470414
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,870 to $5,760 for a studio, $5,810 to $8,640 for a one-bedroom, $9,680 to $14,400 for a two-bedroom, $15,490 to $23,040 for a three-bedroom and $21,300 to $31,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Bakersfield?

About 3,050 road miles (2,585 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Rhode Island 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 Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,180 to $5,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,500. 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–Newport corridor.