Moving from Cheyenne, WY to Bakersfield, CA
About 1,011 miles across a state line, from Wyoming into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Cheyenne, WY to Bakersfield, CA covers about 1,011 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,550 – $6,066 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 1,011 miles between Wyoming and California, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,550 – $6,066 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cheyenne to Bakersfield
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,412 – $4,550 | $2,457 – $3,276 | $1,638 – $2,184 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,095 – $5,459 | $2,948 – $3,931 | $1,965 – $2,621 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,550 – $6,066 | $3,276 – $4,368 | $2,184 – $2,912 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,232 – $6,976 | $3,767 – $5,023 | $2,511 – $3,348 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,914 – $7,886 | $4,258 – $5,678 | $2,839 – $3,785 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,824 – $9,099 | $4,913 – $6,551 | $3,276 – $4,368 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,011 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, Cheyenne to Bakersfield
1,011 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,055. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,550 to $6,066, 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 Cheyenne to Bakersfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Laramie County, WY to Kern County, CA, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Laramie County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,036 people a year (±585) moving from Wyoming to California and about 1,957 people a year (±1,419) from California to Wyoming — a net gain for Wyoming of about 921 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 388 ±350 |
| El Paso County, CO | 320 ±221 |
| Albany County, WY | 311 ±121 |
| Weber County, UT | 308 ±455 |
| Henry County, GA | 285 ±402 |
| 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
3 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cheyenne (6 counting those licensed only inside Wyoming). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Storage&Moving IncUSDOT 286130 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 22889 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Aavon Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 100277 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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
Because the truck crosses from Wyoming into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Cheyenne to Bakersfield
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,011 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Cheyenne
All routes from Cheyenne, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne to Fort Collins, CO | ~50 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Cheyenne to Casper, WY | ~165 mi | $743 – $990 |
| Cheyenne to Colorado Springs, CO | ~186 mi | $837 – $1,116 |
| Cheyenne to Sioux Falls, SD | ~519 mi | $2,336 – $3,114 |
| Cheyenne to Missoula, MT | ~703 mi | $3,164 – $4,218 |
| Cheyenne to Las Vegas, NV | ~763 mi | $3,434 – $4,578 |
| Cheyenne to Scottsdale, AZ | ~765 mi | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| Cheyenne to Fresno, CA | ~1,001 mi | $4,505 – $6,006 |
Also moving to Bakersfield: from Oxnard, CA, from Los Angeles, CA, from Fresno, CA, from Fontana, CA.
Cheyenne to Bakersfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cheyenne to Bakersfield?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,011 miles cost about $3,412 – $4,550 for a studio, $4,550 – $6,066 for a two-bedroom home and $5,232 – $6,976 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cheyenne to Bakersfield take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Cheyenne to Bakersfield?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,184 – $2,912 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,550 – $6,066 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,276 – $4,368.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cheyenne to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheyenne is in Wyoming and Bakersfield is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 3 listed movers within 30 miles of Cheyenne hold it.
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.