Oakland, CA → Scranton, PA · Cross-country move
About 2,905 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,090–$13,530, delivery in 7–14 days, 832 carriers on the Oakland side and 264 in Scranton.
Scranton sits about 2,905 miles east of Oakland, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Pennsylvania 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 $9,090 to $13,530 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 50 hours (6 driving days).
On the Oakland side there are 832 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (258 of them authorized for interstate work), and 264 around Scranton (187 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 Scranton.
Oakland has a population of about 440,838 and Scranton about 76,000. Oakland is considerably denser (7,883 people per square mile versus 3,016), 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 Pennsylvania than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,430 | $5,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,450 | $6,650 | $8,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,090 | $11,090 | $13,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,550 | $17,740 | $21,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,000 | $24,390 | $29,760 |
$4,030–$5,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,610–$5,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,090–$13,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oakland, CA → Scranton, PA. 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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Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,640 to $5,410 for a studio, $5,450 to $8,120 for a one-bedroom, $9,090 to $13,530 for a two-bedroom, $14,550 to $21,640 for a three-bedroom and $20,000 to $29,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,905 road miles (2,462 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Pennsylvania 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,030 to $5,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,610 to $5,310. 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 Oakland–Scranton corridor.