Moving from San Jose, CA to Oxnard, 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 San Jose, CA to Oxnard, 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 227 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 San Jose to Oxnard
| 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, San Jose to Oxnard
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 San Jose to Oxnard
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 227 people a year (±132) moved from Santa Clara County, CA, home to San Jose, to Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard. Going the other way: about 347 people a year (±226). Movers from Santa Clara County make up 0.8% of the 28,199 people a year who moved into Ventura County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 11,575 ±1,281 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 8,832 ±1,122 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 4,693 ±747 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 4,402 ±799 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 4,042 ±855 |
| 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
186 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of San Jose. 83 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.1% of their 461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2970 | Union City · 20 mi | 25 trucks | 19 | 18.8% of 16 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesUSDOT 1844592 | Hayward · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 29 | 7.1% of 28 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCUSDOT 2551548 | Hayward · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 0.0% of 25 |
| Moving Solutions IncUSDOT 1829978 | Newark · 14 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Careful MoversUSDOT 1464935 | Union City · 20 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 23.8% of 21 |
| Efficient Moving ServicesUSDOT 2666259 | Hayward · 22 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 13.3% of 15 |
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 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 San Jose to Oxnard
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 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 San Jose
All routes from San Jose, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Fremont, CA | ~13 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to San Francisco, CA | ~49 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Modesto, CA | ~62 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Stockton, CA | ~64 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Sacramento, CA | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| San Jose to Roseville, CA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| San Jose to Fresno, CA | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| San Jose to Reno, NV | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
Also moving to Oxnard: from Los Angeles, CA, from Bakersfield, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Fontana, CA.
San Jose to Oxnard moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Jose to Oxnard?
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 San Jose to Oxnard 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 San Jose to Oxnard?
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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Oxnard each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 227 people a year (margin of error ±132) moved from Santa Clara County, which contains San Jose, 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.