Panhandle Transportation Group LLC
- USDOT
- 1805503
- MC
- 658792
- Based in
- Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 91 trucks, 77 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Amarillo, TX → Santa Rosa, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,385 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,220–$9,250, delivery in 3–7 days, 82 carriers on the Amarillo side and 88 in Santa Rosa.
Moving from Amarillo to Santa Rosa is a long-distance move of roughly 1,385 road miles, heading west from Texas to California.
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 $6,220 to $9,250 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Amarillo side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 88 around Santa Rosa (23 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 Rosa.
Amarillo has a population of about 205,130 and Santa Rosa about 179,437. Santa Rosa is the denser city (4,191 people per square mile versus 1,959 in Amarillo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,730 | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,220 | $7,580 | $9,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,950 | $12,130 | $14,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,680 | $16,690 | $20,360 |
$2,020–$2,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,220–$9,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Amarillo, TX → Santa Rosa, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Non Stop Towing INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,550 for a one-bedroom, $6,220 to $9,250 for a two-bedroom, $9,950 to $14,800 for a three-bedroom and $13,680 to $20,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,385 road miles (1,173 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,020 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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.
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 Amarillo–Santa Rosa corridor.