Bakersfield, CA → Prescott, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Bakersfield to Prescott

About 445 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,610–$5,380, delivery in 1–3 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 32 in Prescott.

445 miroad distance
8 h 22 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,610–$5,3802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bakersfield, California
To: Prescott, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 445 miles (377 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 22 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination: 32 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Prescott → Bakersfield

Moving from Bakersfield to Prescott is a regional long-distance move of roughly 445 road miles, heading east from California to Arizona.

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 $3,610 to $5,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 22 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 32 around Prescott (13 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 Prescott.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Prescott about 47,000. Bakersfield is considerably denser (2,693 people per square mile versus 931), 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 Arizona 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 Prescott

Full-service estimate for 445 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,450	$1,760	$2,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,170	$2,640	$3,230
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,610	$4,410	$5,380
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,780	$7,050	$8,600
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,950	$9,700	$11,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$860

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,080

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

Full-service mover

$3,610–$5,380

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 Prescott (destination)

Bunker Sawmill LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 687189
MC: 319210
Based in: Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (928) 445-2374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Overall Moving Az

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4322387
MC: 1686812
Based in: Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (928) 277-5822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingon LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3244801
MC: 1130380
Based in: Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 910-6235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Run And See Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC

USDOT: 3310584
MC: 1051514
Based in: Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 848-5561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cts

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC

USDOT: 3338136
MC: 1064964
Based in: Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (626) 557-5934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moore Reliable Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9230429
MC: 56867896
Based in: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (480) 768-8824 Route Verify on FMCSA

McWhites North American

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC

USDOT: 533395
Based in: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (928) 772-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank & Jesse James Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC

USDOT: 1900966
Based in: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (928) 445-5688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Prescott

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,150 for a studio, $2,170 to $3,230 for a one-bedroom, $3,610 to $5,380 for a two-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a three-bedroom and $7,950 to $11,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Prescott from Bakersfield?

About 445 road miles (377 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Prescott?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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–Prescott corridor.