Rialto, CA → Bakersfield, CA · Short-haul move
About 150 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,650–$3,940, delivery in 1–2 days, 738 carriers on the Rialto side and 270 in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield sits about 150 miles northwest of Rialto, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 3 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,650 and $3,940, before packing or storage.
On the Rialto side there are 738 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (411 of them authorized for interstate work), and 270 around Bakersfield (144 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 Bakersfield.
Rialto has a population of about 106,554 and Bakersfield about 422,165. Rialto is considerably denser (4,316 people per square mile versus 2,693), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,830 | $7,110 | $8,670 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,650–$3,940
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,940 for a two-bedroom, $4,240 to $6,310 for a three-bedroom and $5,830 to $8,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 150 road miles (127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Rialto and Bakersfield 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 $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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 Rialto–Bakersfield corridor.