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

Movers from Akron to Santa Monica

About 2,439 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,080–$12,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 349 carriers on the Akron side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 2,439 miroad distance
  • 42 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,080–$12,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,439 miles (2,067 straight-line)
Drive time
42 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
349 (215 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Akron

Santa Monica sits about 2,439 miles west of Akron, which makes this an interstate relocation from Ohio to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $8,080 to $12,020 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 42 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 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Monica.

Akron has a population of about 189,691 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 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 Monica

Full-service estimate for 2,439 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,230 $3,940 $4,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,850 $5,910 $7,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,080 $9,850 $12,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,930 $15,770 $19,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,780 $21,680 $26,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,410–$4,810

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

Portable container

$3,200–$4,700

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

Full-service mover

$8,080–$12,020

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 Monica (destination)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (310) 725-1999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 508-6676 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (818) 747-3439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (323) 377-8628 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,230 to $4,810 for a studio, $4,850 to $7,210 for a one-bedroom, $8,080 to $12,020 for a two-bedroom, $12,930 to $19,230 for a three-bedroom and $17,780 to $26,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Akron?

About 2,439 road miles (2,067 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 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 Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,410 to $4,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,200 to $4,700. 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 Monica corridor.