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Akron, OH → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Akron to Santa Barbara

About 2,501 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,190–$12,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 349 carriers on the Akron side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 2,501 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,190–$12,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,501 miles (2,119 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
349 (215 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Akron

The route from Akron, OH to Santa Barbara, CA covers roughly 2,501 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $8,190 to $12,180 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Akron side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Barbara (9 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Santa Barbara.

Akron has a population of about 189,691 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 3,077 in Akron), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Ohio, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Akron to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 2,501 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,270 $3,990 $4,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,910 $5,990 $7,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,190 $9,980 $12,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,100 $15,980 $19,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,010 $21,970 $26,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,470–$4,900

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,250–$4,780

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$8,190–$12,180

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Akron (origin)

Famous Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC

USDOT
2279731
MC
780233
Based in
Akron, OH 44313 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
268 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (330) 762-9621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2326130
MC
794107
Based in
Richfield, OH 44286 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (330) 659-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Windy Hill Hardwoods INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
979833
Based in
Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (330) 837-9710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Andrews Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
124171
MC
44737
Based in
Streetsboro, OH 44241 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (330) 656-8700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcm Unlimited LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679515
MC
1279163
Based in
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (321) 663-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
331377
MC
463484
Based in
Akron, OH 44319 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (330) 773-7777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sylvite Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sylvite Western Region LLC

USDOT
2829165
MC
944992
Based in
Akron, OH 44306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (330) 786-9519 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kozova Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3506109
MC
1158953
Based in
Hudson, OH 44236 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (216) 644-5495 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 349 movers in Akron

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Akron to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,270 to $4,870 for a studio, $4,910 to $7,310 for a one-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,180 for a two-bedroom, $13,100 to $19,490 for a three-bedroom and $18,010 to $26,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Akron?

About 2,501 road miles (2,119 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Ohio into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Akron to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,470 to $4,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,250 to $4,780. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Akron–Santa Barbara corridor.