F B T INC
- USDOT
- 1662332
- MC
- 611291
- Based in
- Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 250 trucks, 260 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Bakersfield, CA → Oceanside, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 209 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,920–$4,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 113 in Oceanside.
Moving from Bakersfield to Oceanside is a regional long-distance move of roughly 209 road miles, heading southeast within California.
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 $2,920 to $4,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 18 min.
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 113 around Oceanside (44 interstate). For an in-state 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 Oceanside.
Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Oceanside about 170,483. Oceanside is the denser city (4,215 people per square mile versus 2,693 in Bakersfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,410 | $7,820 | $9,540 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,210–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,920–$4,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bakersfield, CA → Oceanside, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,600 for a one-bedroom, $2,920 to $4,340 for a two-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,940 for a three-bedroom and $6,410 to $9,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 209 road miles (177 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 18 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Bakersfield and Oceanside are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,770. 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.
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–Oceanside corridor.