Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to Bakersfield, CA
About 167 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 Moreno Valley, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers about 167 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $752 – $1,002 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 2,498 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 167 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 $752 – $1,002. 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 Moreno Valley to Bakersfield
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $564 – $752 | $406 – $541 | $271 – $361 |
| 1 bedroom | $676 – $902 | $487 – $649 | $325 – $433 |
| 2 bedrooms | $752 – $1,002 | $541 – $721 | $361 – $481 |
| 3 bedrooms | $864 – $1,152 | $622 – $830 | $415 – $553 |
| 4 bedrooms | $977 – $1,303 | $703 – $938 | $469 – $625 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,127 – $1,503 | $812 – $1,082 | $541 – $721 |
Transport only, for an estimated 167 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, Moreno Valley to Bakersfield
167 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $835. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $752 to $1,002, 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 Moreno Valley to Bakersfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 2,498 people a year (±530) moved from Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley, to Kern County, CA, home to Bakersfield. Going the other way: about 1,218 people a year (±208). Movers from Riverside County make up 6.7% of the 37,431 people a year who moved into Kern County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| Orange County, CA | 9,536 ±1,249 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,201 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,651 ±799 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| Riverside County, CA | 2,498 ±530 |
| Fresno County, CA | 1,894 ±477 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 1,641 ±384 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,237 ±373 |
Licensed movers at each end
94 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Moreno Valley. 28 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 24.1% of their 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Murrieta MovingUSDOT 1076656 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| R & R Relocation LLCUSDOT 4316695 | Temecula · 30 mi | 9 trucks | 12 | 30.0% of 10 |
| Burgess Moving & StorageUSDOT 4215104 | Riverside · 7 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Redlands MovingUSDOT 2774641 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Merit Moving SystemsUSDOT 1839600 | Corona · 23 mi | 6 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Bakersfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Bakersfield: Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and Storage (Bakersfield, 18 trucks), Hansen's Moving & Storage Inc (Bakersfield, 8 trucks), 2015-B2619 (Bakersfield, 2 trucks), Ud Movers LLC (Bakersfield, 1 truck).
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 167-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 Moreno Valley to Bakersfield
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 167 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 Bakersfield
A local move inside Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield are Lancaster (about 78 mi), Santa Clarita (about 83 mi), Oxnard (about 94 mi).
Other routes from Moreno Valley
All routes from Moreno Valley, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley to Fontana, CA | ~23 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Anaheim, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Los Angeles, CA | ~70 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to San Diego, CA | ~97 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Oxnard, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Moreno Valley to Las Vegas, NV | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
| Moreno Valley to Fresno, CA | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
| Moreno Valley to Phoenix, AZ | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
Also moving to Bakersfield: from Oxnard, CA, from Los Angeles, CA, from Fresno, CA, from Fontana, CA.
Moreno Valley to Bakersfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to Bakersfield?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 167 miles cost about $564 – $752 for a studio, $752 – $1,002 for a two-bedroom home and $864 – $1,152 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Moreno Valley to Bakersfield 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 Moreno Valley to Bakersfield?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $361 – $481 for a two-bedroom home, against $752 – $1,002 with full-service movers; a moving container is $541 – $721.
Is Moreno Valley to Bakersfield 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 Moreno Valley to Bakersfield each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2,498 people a year (margin of error ±530) moved from Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley, to Kern County, which contains Bakersfield.
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.