Moving from Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA
About 147 miles inside California. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by California, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA covers about 147 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $662 – $882 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 896 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 147 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $662 – $882. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Bakersfield to Anaheim
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $496 – $662 | $357 – $476 | $238 – $318 |
| 1 bedroom | $595 – $794 | $429 – $572 | $286 – $381 |
| 2 bedrooms | $662 – $882 | $476 – $635 | $318 – $423 |
| 3 bedrooms | $761 – $1,014 | $548 – $730 | $365 – $487 |
| 4 bedrooms | $860 – $1,147 | $619 – $826 | $413 – $550 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $992 – $1,323 | $714 – $953 | $476 – $635 |
Transport only, for an estimated 147 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Bakersfield to Anaheim
147 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $735. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $662 to $882, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Bakersfield to Anaheim
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 896 people a year (±327) moved from Kern County, CA, home to Bakersfield, to Orange County, CA, home to Anaheim. Going the other way: about 1,237 people a year (±373). Movers from Kern County make up 0.8% of the 111,505 people a year who moved into Orange County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,058 ±873 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 2,445 ±637 |
| Kings County, CA | 1,925 ±329 |
| Lassen County, CA | 1,795 ±216 |
| Fresno County, CA | 1,334 ±281 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| Riverside County, CA | 9,536 ±1,249 |
| San Diego County, CA | 6,978 ±1,357 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 4,437 ±662 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 2,442 ±570 |
Licensed movers at each end
8 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Bakersfield. 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 29 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and StorageUSDOT 2911596 | Bakersfield · 14 mi | 18 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 19 |
| Hansen's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2728836 | Bakersfield · 14 mi | 8 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 7 |
| 2015-B2619USDOT 3084871 | Bakersfield · 13 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Ud Movers LLCUSDOT 4324671 | Bakersfield · 2 mi | 1 truck | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fit Movers LLCUSDOT 3455958 | Bakersfield · 2 mi | 1 truck | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 1st Class Moving LLCUSDOT 4294145 | Bakersfield · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Anaheim end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Anaheim: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Movers Services Inc (Rancho Dominguez, 14 trucks), Pro Movers Inc (Anaheim, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in California, so California rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which California licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside California, so your protection on this 147-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Bakersfield to Anaheim
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 147 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Anaheim
A local move inside Anaheim later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Anaheim are Santa Ana (about 13 mi), Irvine (about 14 mi), Ontario (about 18 mi).
Other routes from Bakersfield
All routes from Bakersfield, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield to Oxnard, CA | ~94 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Bakersfield to Los Angeles, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Bakersfield to Fresno, CA | ~122 mi | $549 – $732 |
| Bakersfield to Fontana, CA | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Bakersfield to Moreno Valley, CA | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Bakersfield to Modesto, CA | ~224 mi | $1,008 – $1,344 |
| Bakersfield to San Jose, CA | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Bakersfield to San Diego, CA | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
Also moving to Anaheim: from Fontana, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Bakersfield to Anaheim moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bakersfield to Anaheim?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 147 miles cost about $496 – $662 for a studio, $662 – $882 for a two-bedroom home and $761 – $1,014 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bakersfield to Anaheim take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bakersfield to Anaheim?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $318 – $423 for a two-bedroom home, against $662 – $882 with full-service movers; a moving container is $476 – $635.
Is Bakersfield to Anaheim an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in California, so the move is regulated by California rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever California requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Bakersfield to Anaheim each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 896 people a year (margin of error ±327) moved from Kern County, which contains Bakersfield, to Orange County, which contains Anaheim.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.