Moving from Sacramento, CA to Oxnard, CA
About 383 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 Sacramento, CA to Oxnard, CA covers about 383 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 248 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 383 miles, about 7 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 $1,724 – $2,298. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Sacramento to Oxnard
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 – $1,724 | $931 – $1,241 | $620 – $827 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 – $2,068 | $1,117 – $1,489 | $745 – $993 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,241 – $1,655 | $827 – $1,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,982 – $2,643 | $1,427 – $1,903 | $951 – $1,268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,987 | $1,613 – $2,151 | $1,075 – $1,434 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,585 – $3,447 | $1,861 – $2,482 | $1,241 – $1,655 |
Transport only, for an estimated 383 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, Sacramento to Oxnard
383 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,915. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,724 to $2,298, 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 Sacramento to Oxnard
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 248 people a year (±173) moved from Sacramento County, CA, home to Sacramento, to Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard. Going the other way: about 501 people a year (±262). Movers from Sacramento County make up 0.9% of the 28,199 people a year who moved into Ventura County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Placer County, CA | 8,313 ±1,114 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 3,786 ±712 |
| Alameda County, CA | 2,933 ±785 |
| Yolo County, CA | 2,904 ±611 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 2,746 ±653 |
| 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
78 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Sacramento. 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.9% of their 135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Valley MovingUSDOT 786470 | Sacramento · 5 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 17 |
| Wind Dancer Moving CompanyUSDOT 781304 | Rio Oso · 26 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Auburn Moving Co IncUSDOT 2347808 | Roseville · 17 mi | 7 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Scott Heavy Movers IncUSDOT 2550385 | North Highland · 9 mi | 6 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Sartain Moving LLCUSDOT 3741383 | Sacramento · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Great American MoversUSDOT 397786 | Sacramento · 8 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
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 383-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 Sacramento to Oxnard
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 383 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 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 Sacramento
All routes from Sacramento, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Roseville, CA | ~19 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Stockton, CA | ~50 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Modesto, CA | ~82 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to San Francisco, CA | ~86 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Fremont, CA | ~92 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to San Jose, CA | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| Sacramento to Reno, NV | ~130 mi | $585 – $780 |
| Sacramento to Fresno, CA | ~184 mi | $828 – $1,104 |
Also moving to Oxnard: from Los Angeles, CA, from Bakersfield, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Fontana, CA.
Sacramento to Oxnard moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Oxnard?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 383 miles cost about $1,293 – $1,724 for a studio, $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home and $1,982 – $2,643 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Sacramento to Oxnard take?
The drive is about 7 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 Sacramento to Oxnard?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $827 – $1,103 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,724 – $2,298 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,241 – $1,655.
Is Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Oxnard each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 248 people a year (margin of error ±173) moved from Sacramento County, which contains Sacramento, 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.