Oakland, CA

Napa, CA → Oakland, CA · Local move

Movers from Napa to Oakland

About 43 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,520–$2,260, delivery in 0–1 days, 56 carriers on the Napa side and 832 in Oakland.

  • 43 miroad distance
  • 1 h 21 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,520–$2,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 43 miles (37 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 21 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
56 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
832 (258 interstate)

Reverse: Oakland → Napa

Moving from Napa to Oakland is a local move of roughly 43 road miles, heading south within California.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,520 and $2,260, before packing or storage.

On the Napa side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 832 around Oakland (258 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 Oakland.

Napa has a population of about 79,000 and Oakland about 440,838. Oakland is the denser city (7,883 people per square mile versus 4,391 in Napa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Napa to Oakland

Full-service estimate for 43 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $820 $1,000 $1,220
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $950 $1,160 $1,420
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,340 $2,850 $3,480
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,470 $4,240 $5,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$270

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

Portable container

$1,060–$1,560

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

Full-service mover

$1,520–$2,260

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 Napa (origin)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714327
MC
1009950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3008441
MC
179527
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2885573
MC
1415680
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3922400
MC
1661415
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6004005
MC
59139783
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2363572
MC
810236
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2846671
MC
996658
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3325654
MC
1058950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 56 movers in Napa

Near Oakland (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 832 movers in Oakland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Napa to Oakland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $820 to $1,220 for a studio, $950 to $1,420 for a one-bedroom, $1,520 to $2,260 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,480 for a three-bedroom and $3,470 to $5,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Oakland from Napa?

About 43 road miles (37 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Napa and Oakland 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Napa to Oakland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Napa–Oakland corridor.