Best Ontario to Bakersfield Movers

How Much Do Ontario to Bakersfield Movers Cost?

Moving 148 miles from Ontario, CA to Bakersfield, CA will typically cost between $2,000 and $4,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Bakersfield that already have a booked job heading from Bakersfield to Ontario. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Bakersfield from Ontario entirely empty. If you can find a Bakersfield moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Ontario to Bakersfield moving option

Hire local Ontario movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Bakersfield movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Ontario to Bakersfield move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Ontario to Bakersfield movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Ontario, CA to Bakersfield, CA long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Ontario to Bakersfield moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 80 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Ontario and Bakersfield areas.

From these 80 companies, we analyzed a total of 30,226 reviews dating all the way back to September 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 16 state and federal moving licenses from these 80 companies and 327 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~30,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 1,473 Ontario to Bakersfield moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Fit Movers LLC) vs older more established companies (like Smooth Move USA - Bakersfield CA Movers).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Ontario to Bakersfield moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.53/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 20,829 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.24/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 7,916 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.67/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 4,711 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.66/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 7,645 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.21/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 2,799 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.61/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 10,370 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.96/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 11,436 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.25/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 20,894 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.39/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 11,493 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.26/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 2,091 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.12/10 avg (Ontario & Bakersfield combined) from 10,693 reviews

From Ontario to Bakersfield: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Ontario in Ontario & Downtown Bakersfield in Bakersfield are both known for their historic core with restaurants and entertainment
• Ontario's Colony Park neighborhood & Bakersfield's Riverlakes Ranch both share a suburban planned community near retail
• If you're moving from Mission Hills, check out Northwest Bakersfield in the Bakersfield area for the quiet established residential with mid-century homes
• Do you enjoy Westmont Village's gated upscale neighborhood with modern homes? You're sure to love Seven Oaks
• Move from North Ontario to Oildale and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: older residential areas with affordable housing
• South Ontario & Oildale are both known for their established family-oriented neighborhoods
• Ontario's Victoria neighborhood & Bakersfield's Old Town Kern neighborhood both have historic homes in a gentrifying district
• If you're moving from Tree Streets, look into Bakersfield Country Club for the mature tree-lined streets near the golf course
• Do you cherish living in Ontario Ranch's master-planned community with parks and schools? Move into Riverlakes Ranch for something similar
• The similar vibes of Country Club & Bakersfield Country Club are both known for golf course-adjacent upscale living

Discover Bakersfield Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Bakersfield is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Ontario favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Ontario Mills Food Court, Iron Skillet, and Market Broiler in Ontario, we're sure you'll love The Marketplace, 24th Street Cafe, and Wool Growers Restaurant in Bakersfield. See our Bakersfield restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Ontario hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Rossa's Cucina Enoteca, head to Uricchio’s Trattoria on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Ontario and Bakersfield

• The Ranch and Modern architecture that Ontario is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Spanish architecture typical of Bakersfield.
• Compared to Ontario's real estate listings that commonly reference proximity to amenities and spacious yards, Bakersfield real estate listings often highlight features like quiet neighborhoods and large plots.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away as Bakersfield is less walkable than Ontario.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike since Bakersfield is less bike-friendly than Ontario.
• Bakersfield has less of an urban feel than Ontario.
• Bakersfield housing costs are 42% less expensive than they are in Ontario with a median home price of $386,199 compared to Ontario’s $664,526.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Bakersfield have increased by 55% compared to a 49% increase in Ontario.
• Rent in Bakersfield is 21.07% more affordable than in Ontario.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

1. 1 Seven Oaks: Master-planned with abundant parks, wide sidewalks, and easy access to the Kern River Parkway and The Park at River Walk for long, scenic walks.
2. 2 Riverlakes: Quiet streets with lakeside paths, multiple neighborhood green spaces, and many homes with fenced yards ideal for pets.
3. 3 The Oaks: Tree-lined streets, several pocket parks and trails, and convenient nearby pet amenities make daily walks and care easy.