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 → Vacaville, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 311 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,380–$5,020, delivery in 1–3 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 96 in Vacaville.
Moving from Bakersfield to Vacaville is a regional long-distance move of roughly 311 road miles, heading northwest 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 $3,380 to $5,020 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 6 h 4 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 96 around Vacaville (32 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 Vacaville.
Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Vacaville about 103,850. The two cities have comparable density (2,693 and 3,424 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,120 | $5,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,400 | $6,590 | $8,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,430 | $9,060 | $11,050 |
$470–$660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,380–$5,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bakersfield, CA → Vacaville, 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, $2,030 to $3,010 for a one-bedroom, $3,380 to $5,020 for a two-bedroom, $5,400 to $8,040 for a three-bedroom and $7,430 to $11,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 311 road miles (263 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 4 min.
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.
No. Because both Bakersfield and Vacaville 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 $470 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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–Vacaville corridor.