Moving from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA
Over the Grapevine to Bakersfield
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego homes to Bakersfield on a dedicated truck: up I-5, over the Grapevine and into the southern Central Valley. Bakersfield moves are billed by the hour, $139 for 2 movers and a truck plus fuel, with a written price before you book. Drive time is billed by the hour on top. 50 boxes are free and there are no stair fees.
- $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3
- I-5 over the Grapevine, then CA-99
- Early starts in the summer heat
- California license CAL-190616, BBB A+
CAL-190616
California mover license (BHGS)
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
50 boxes
Free with every move
No stair fees
At either end
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
4.3 stars
About 269 Google reviews
What it costs
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Bakersfield?
San Diego to Bakersfield is billed by the hour and quoted in writing before you book: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3. Drive time is billed by the hour on top. If snow or wind closes the Grapevine, the delivery date can move. The quote covers the truck, both crews, 50 free boxes and floor protection.
Included
- Truck, driver and both crewsIncluded
- 50 moving boxesFree
- Blankets, wrap, floor protectionIncluded
How it’s priced
What can change the price
One Stop tariff, October 2026.
The route
How does the moving truck get to Bakersfield?
The truck runs I-5 north through Los Angeles, climbs the Tejon Pass (the Grapevine), then takes CA-99 into Bakersfield. Snow or high wind can close the Grapevine in winter; closures are posted on Caltrans QuickMap. Your delivery window is set in your 1 written quote.
The route
Your options
Dedicated truck, shared truck or container to Bakersfield?
Bakersfield moves go on a dedicated truck over the Grapevine with no transfer. A shared truck would cost at least $4,400 and take up to 21 days. If you’d rather load yourself, a container is $99 or $175 a month, shipping quoted in writing.
| Option | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | $139/hr for 2 movers, plus drive and fuel | In your written quote |
| Shared truck (One Stop) | $11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400) | Up to 21 days |
| Portable container (One Stop) | $99 or $175 a month, 25 free boxes | Shipping quoted in writing |
Delivering in Bakersfield
Which Bakersfield neighborhoods do you deliver to?
We deliver across Bakersfield, from Seven Oaks and Riverlakes Ranch to Downtown and Westchester. Most homes have driveway access, so the plan turns on HOA rules, gate codes and how much is packed before the crew arrives. Tell us at the walkthrough and it’s all in your 1 written quote.
Bakersfield neighborhoods
Weather
Is it safe to move to Bakersfield in summer?
Bakersfield summers are hot, so ask for an early start and the earliest unloading slot the schedule allows. Keep medicines, electronics, candles and anything that melts in your car. Book at least 2 weeks out in summer.
Bakersfield checklist
Moving the other way
Do you move people from Bakersfield to San Diego?
Yes. Bakersfield to San Diego moves run on the same hourly rates, quoted in writing for your two addresses after an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The same full-time crew loads in Bakersfield and unloads in San Diego, with 50 boxes free.
Your rights
Who regulates a move from San Diego to Bakersfield?
Moving from San Diego to Bakersfield is an in-state move, so the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulates it, not the federal FMCSA. BHGS has licensed movers since July 1, 2018; ours is CAL-190616. Basic valuation pays 60¢ a pound per article.
Dates don’t line up?
What if my Bakersfield home isn’t ready?
We hold your things in San Diego until your Bakersfield keys are ready: short-term storage during the move is included, and units from $245 a month cover longer gaps. Tell us the gap when you book and it goes on your written quote.
Sources
Caltrans QuickMap; City of Bakersfield. Also BHGS, household movers, DCA license search, CPUC, transfer to BHGS. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.
Questions
Bakersfield moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much does it cost to move from San Diego to Bakersfield?
Bakersfield moves are billed by the hour: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Drive time is billed by the hour on top. You get a written price after an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The quote includes the dedicated truck, both crews, 50 free boxes, blankets, shrink wrap and floor protection.
Does the moving truck go over the Grapevine?
Yes. The route is I-5 north over the Tejon Pass, then CA-99 into Bakersfield. If snow or wind closes the pass, the delivery date can move.
How long does a San Diego to Bakersfield move take?
Your delivery window is set in your written quote. The truck carries 1 household and makes no warehouse stop.
Is summer a bad time to move to Bakersfield?
It’s fine with an early start. Ask for the earliest unloading slot and keep anything heat-sensitive in your car.
Do you move from Bakersfield to San Diego?
Yes, at the same hourly rates, quoted in writing for your two addresses, with short-term storage included if your San Diego home isn’t ready.
Are there stair fees on a Bakersfield move?
No. There are no stair fees at either end.
Who licenses movers for a move within California?
The Bureau of Household Goods and Services. One Stop’s license is CAL-190616.
Can I ship a container to Bakersfield instead?
Yes. Containers are $99 a month (standard) or $175 (large) with 25 free boxes, and shipping is quoted in writing for your address.
Talk to a person
Get a written Bakersfield quote
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the date in writing, free, from an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The phone line is open 24 hours.