Movers in Oakland, CA
34 moving companies based in and around Oakland have at least 5 Google reviews. 21 of them are rated 4.5 stars or higher on 30+ reviews, and 14 reach 4.7 stars on 100+ reviews. A local move with 2 movers and a truck typically runs $110–$170 an hour in the Bay Area, with a 2–3 hour minimum.
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Top rated 14
At least 4.7 stars from 100 or more Google reviews.
1. Lugg
Top ratedReviews mention Fast 275Careful 179Friendly 74
- Based in
- 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Mon 7:00–20:00 · Tue–Sat 7:00–21:30 · Sun 7:00–20:30
- State permit
- Check the license
2. Jay's Small Moves
Top ratedReviews mention Professional 101Careful 29Friendly 28Fast 24
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 7:00–19:00
- State permit
- Check the license
3. Royal Moving & Storage San Francisco
Top ratedReviews mention Fast 104Careful 21
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
4. Sweet Lemon Moving Services
Top ratedReviews mention Fast 98Clear pricing 51Friendly 43On time 6
- Based in
- Alameda · 2 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 8:00–17:00
- State permit
- Check the license
5. Got2Move
Top ratedReviews mention Fast 50Communication 39Careful 29On time 12
- Based in
- San Francisco · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 9:00–17:00
- State permit
- Check the license
6. Shipshape Moving
Top ratedReviews mention Fast 18Friendly 17Clear pricing 16Careful 8
- Based in
- Berkeley · 4 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Labor only
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–17:00
- State permit
- Lists MTR 0192323 on Google (self-reported). Check the license
7. Ace Moving Co : Oakland Local & Long Distance Moving Company
Top ratedReviews mention Clear pricing 20Friendly 10Careful 10Fast 5
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
8. Yak and Yeti Movers
Top ratedReviews mention Professional 26Friendly 18Clear pricing 14Fast 10
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 8:00–19:00
- State permit
- Check the license
9. Pick Up N Go Movers
Top ratedReviews mention Professional 21Fast 4
- Based in
- 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Junk removal
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
10. Big Family Movers - Moving Company
Top ratedReviews mention Friendly 14Fast 10
- Based in
- Oakland · 3 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 8:00–20:00
- State permit
- Check the license
11. CA - NY Express cross country movers SF
Top ratedReviews mention Clear pricing 21Professional 14Careful 6Fast 3
- Based in
- Oakland · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30–17:30
- State permit
- Check the license
12. FreeDom Movers
Top ratedReviews mention Careful 27Professional 16Friendly 10Fast 4
- Based in
- San Francisco · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Long distance
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
13. Qshark Moving Company
Top ratedReviews mention Careful 11Friendly 7Fast 6Clear pricing 6
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Junk removal
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
14. Route 66 Moving Company
Top ratedReviews mention Careful 14Communication 6Fast 4
- Based in
- San Francisco · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 9:00–17:00
- State permit
- Lists MTR 191707 on Google (self-reported). Check the license
Well reviewed 7
At least 4.5 stars from 30 or more Google reviews.
15. Art Of Moving LLC
Well reviewedReviews mention Professional 50Clear pricing 24Friendly 21Fast 16
- Based in
- San Francisco · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 8:00–20:00
- State permit
- Check the license
16. ZippGo Moving Boxes
Well reviewedReviews mention Packing 6
- Based in
- 6 mi from center
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:00–18:00 · Sat 7:00–12:00
- State permit
- Check the license
17. Brownsville Movers LLC
Well reviewedReviews mention Fast 10Friendly 6
Some reviews mention damage (2). Read them before you book.
- Based in
- Oakland · 2 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Daily 6:00–21:00
- State permit
- Check the license
18. Family Matters LLC
Well reviewedReviews mention Friendly 5Packing 4Fast 3Communication 3
- Based in
- 5 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8:00–17:00
- State permit
- Check the license
19. Up and Up Moving and Storage
Well reviewedReviews mention Careful 8Fast 7Clear pricing 4Communication 3
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Office moves, Pianos, Junk removal
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–15:00
- State permit
- Check the license
20. NCS Moving Services
Well reviewedReviews mention Fast 5
- Based in
- Oakland · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Junk removal
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
21. Fairprice Movers Oakland Local & Long Distance Moving Company
Well reviewed- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
Also listed 13
Other movers here with at least 5 Google reviews. Fewer reviews, or a lower rating: check them more closely.
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PODS Moving & Storage
ListedReviews mention Clear pricing 13Friendly 9
- Based in
- Oakland · 2 mi from center
- Also offers
- Storage, Long distance, Office moves
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 5:00–21:00 · Sun 6:00–19:00
- State permit
- Check the license
U-Pack
ListedReviews mention Clear pricing 7Careful 3
- Based in
- Oakland · 4 mi from center
- Also offers
- Storage, Long distance, Labor only
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Professional Movers San Francisco
ListedReviews mention On time 7Friendly 6Careful 4Fast 4
- Based in
- 2 mi from center
- Hours
- Daily 7:00–20:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Kevin's Moving
ListedReviews mention Careful 3Friendly 3
- Based in
- 4 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Labor only
- Hours
- Daily 7:00–19:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Peak Moving Company San Francisco Movers Local & Long distance
ListedReviews mention Fast 9Professional 8Careful 8On time 6
- Based in
- San Francisco · 6 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Long distance
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
Coleman Relocations
ListedReviews mention Fast 4Friendly 3Clear pricing 3On time 3
- Based in
- Berkeley · 4 mi from center
- Also offers
- Long distance
- Hours
- Mon–Sat Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
Green Machine Delivery & Moving Services
ListedReviews mention Clear pricing 7Friendly 6Professional 3Careful 3
- Based in
- Oakland · 0 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Office moves
- Hours
- Daily 7:00–20:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Move Central Movers Oakland
Listed- Based in
- Oakland · 5 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves, Pianos, Labor only, Junk removal
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- State permit
- Check the license
All Together Moving
ListedReviews mention Friendly 4Careful 3Communication 3
- Based in
- Berkeley · 4 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves
- Hours
- Daily 7:00–19:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Spartan Van Lines, Inc.
ListedReviews mention Packing 3
- Based in
- 2 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Sat 9:00–16:00 · Sun 10:00–15:00
- State permit
- Check the license
TMS Moving & Storage
ListedReviews mention Careful 5Fast 4Friendly 3On time 3
- Based in
- Oakland · 1 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Office moves
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Claddagh Moving
Listed- Based in
- Berkeley · 3 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Sat 8:00–19:00 · Sun 10:00–16:00
- State permit
- Check the license
MAP Moving
ListedReviews mention Clear pricing 7
- Based in
- Emeryville · 3 mi from center
- Also offers
- Packing, Storage, Long distance, Office moves
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Sat 9:00–13:00
- State permit
- Check the license
Moving cost in Oakland
Bay Area local movers charge by the hour, per crew. Typical 2026 rates published by Bay Area movers:
| Crew | Hourly rate | Usually enough for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers and a truck | $110–$170 | Studio or small 1-bedroom |
| 3 movers and a truck | $159–$255 | 1–2 bedrooms, SF walk-ups, small homes |
| 4 movers and a truck | $209–$340 | 3+ bedrooms, heavy items |
Most movers have a 2–3 hour minimum, and many add a flat truck or fuel fee of about $39–$79. Get a range for your own move with the cost calculator, and see Bay Area moving costs for the sources.
How to choose
- Call three. Start with the top-rated movers, then read their recent Google reviews, not just the stars. Give each the same details (the form below writes them for you).
- Check the license. In-state household movers need a California permit. It takes two minutes in the official lookup. How to check.
- Get it in writing. Hourly rate, crew size, minimum hours, travel fee, stairs and packing, before move day.
- Ask about coverage. What the mover pays if something breaks, and whether you can buy more.
- Moving a piano? Not every mover handles one. Our sister site lists piano movers in the San Francisco area, ranked by piano experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the best-reviewed movers in Oakland?
On Google, the Oakland-area movers with the strongest ratings on the most reviews are Lugg (4.9★, 3,948 reviews), Jay's Small Moves (4.9★, 943 reviews) and Royal Moving & Storage San Francisco (4.9★, 761 reviews). The full list below is ranked by rating and number of reviews; nobody pays to be listed.
How much do movers cost in Oakland?
Most Bay Area movers charge by the hour: about $110–$170 for 2 movers and a truck, $159–$255 for 3 movers and a truck. Stairs, long carries, packing and weekend dates add to that. Get a number for your move with the cost calculator.
How do I check that a Oakland mover is licensed?
Movers doing household moves within California need a permit from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Search the company name or permit number in the official lookup. For moves to another state, the mover also needs a USDOT number. How to check a mover's license.
What should I ask before I book?
The hourly rate and crew size in writing, the minimum hours, travel or truck fees, how stairs and long carries are charged, what coverage applies if something breaks, and whether the estimate is binding or not-to-exceed.