Oakland, CA → Waco, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,748 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,970–$10,380, delivery in 5–10 days, 832 carriers on the Oakland side and 121 in Waco.
Moving from Oakland to Waco is a cross-country move of roughly 1,748 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.
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 $6,970 to $10,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 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 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
Oakland has a population of about 440,838 and Waco about 147,788. Oakland is considerably denser (7,883 people per square mile versus 1,561), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,180 | $5,100 | $6,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,160 | $13,610 | $16,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,340 | $18,710 | $22,830 |
$2,400–$3,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,580–$3,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,970–$10,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oakland, CA → Waco, TX. 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 $2,790 to $4,150 for a studio, $4,180 to $6,230 for a one-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,380 for a two-bedroom, $11,160 to $16,600 for a three-bedroom and $15,340 to $22,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,748 road miles (1,481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 $2,400 to $3,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,790. 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–Waco corridor.