Moving from Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA
About 308 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 Oxnard, CA to San Jose, CA covers about 308 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,386 – $1,848 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 347 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 308 miles, about 6 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 $1,386 – $1,848. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Oxnard to San Jose
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 – $1,386 | $748 – $998 | $499 – $665 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,247 – $1,663 | $898 – $1,198 | $599 – $798 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,386 – $1,848 | $998 – $1,331 | $665 – $887 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,594 – $2,125 | $1,148 – $1,530 | $765 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,802 – $2,402 | $1,297 – $1,730 | $865 – $1,153 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,079 – $2,772 | $1,497 – $1,996 | $998 – $1,331 |
Transport only, for an estimated 308 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, Oxnard to San Jose
308 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,540. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,386 to $1,848, 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 Oxnard to San Jose
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 347 people a year (±226) moved from Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard, to Santa Clara County, CA, home to San Jose. Going the other way: about 227 people a year (±132). Movers from Ventura County make up 0.4% of the 78,912 people a year who moved into Santa Clara County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 1,670 ±622 |
| Clark County, NV | 1,060 ±402 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 964 ±476 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 948 ±279 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 8,231 ±986 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 6,043 ±854 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,413 ±752 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 3,735 ±605 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 2,272 ±673 |
Licensed movers at each end
26 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Oxnard. 14 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.3% of their 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilford Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1650994 | Ventura · 6 mi | 9 trucks | 8 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Coast Transfer and Storage IncUSDOT 2705483 | Ventura · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Unique Moving and StorageUSDOT 2807375 | Oxnard · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Arturo's & Son's Moving Co LLCUSDOT 4057386 | Ventura · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
| Units Moving and Storage of VenturaUSDOT 3608187 | Camarillo · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 5 | 25.0% of 4 |
| The Moving BusUSDOT 3488713 | Ventura · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the San Jose end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Jose: Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks), Ontrack Moving LLC (Hayward, 20 trucks), Moving Solutions Inc (Newark, 18 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 308-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 Oxnard to San Jose
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 308 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 San Jose
A local move inside San Jose 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 San Jose are Fremont (about 13 mi), Oakland (about 45 mi), San Francisco (about 49 mi).
Other routes from Oxnard
All routes from Oxnard, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard to Los Angeles, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Bakersfield, CA | ~94 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Anaheim, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Oxnard to Fontana, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Oxnard to Moreno Valley, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Oxnard to San Diego, CA | ~182 mi | $819 – $1,092 |
| Oxnard to Las Vegas, NV | ~311 mi | $1,400 – $1,866 |
| Oxnard to Fremont, CA | ~320 mi | $1,440 – $1,920 |
Also moving to San Jose: from Fremont, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Modesto, CA, from Stockton, CA.
Oxnard to San Jose moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oxnard to San Jose?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 308 miles cost about $1,040 – $1,386 for a studio, $1,386 – $1,848 for a two-bedroom home and $1,594 – $2,125 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Oxnard to San Jose take?
The drive is about 6 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 Oxnard to San Jose?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $665 – $887 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,386 – $1,848 with full-service movers; a moving container is $998 – $1,331.
Is Oxnard to San Jose 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 Oxnard to San Jose each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 347 people a year (margin of error ±226) moved from Ventura County, which contains Oxnard, to Santa Clara County, which contains San Jose.
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.