Moving from Bakersfield, CA to Oxnard, CA
At about 94 miles, Bakersfield to Oxnard is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 94 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
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 Oxnard, CA covers about 94 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 750 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 94 miles, crews cover Bakersfield to Oxnard in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Bakersfield to Oxnard
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Bakersfield to Oxnard
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $515 to $859. The 94 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. 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 Oxnard
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 750 people a year (±356) moved from Kern County, CA, home to Bakersfield, to Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard. Going the other way: about 937 people a year (±354). Movers from Kern County make up 2.7% of the 28,199 people a year who moved into Ventura 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 | 10,187 ±1,266 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,434 ±389 |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 1,081 ±312 |
| Tulare County, CA | 882 ±459 |
| Kern County, CA | 750 ±356 |
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 Oxnard end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Oxnard: Hilford Moving & Storage Inc (Ventura, 9 trucks), Coast Transfer and Storage Inc (Ventura, 6 trucks), Unique Moving and Storage (Oxnard, 2 trucks), Arturo's & Son's Moving Co LLC (Ventura, 2 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 94-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Bakersfield to Oxnard
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $44 to $56 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Oxnard
A local move inside Oxnard 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 Oxnard are Santa Clarita (about 50 mi), Los Angeles (about 65 mi), Long Beach (about 76 mi).
Other routes from Bakersfield
All routes from Bakersfield, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Anaheim, CA | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| 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 Oxnard: from Los Angeles, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Fontana, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Bakersfield to Oxnard moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bakersfield to Oxnard?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $515 – $859; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $867 – $1,587. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 94 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Bakersfield to Oxnard take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bakersfield to Oxnard?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 94 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Bakersfield to Oxnard 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 Oxnard each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 750 people a year (margin of error ±356) moved from Kern County, which contains Bakersfield, to Ventura County, which contains Oxnard.
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.