Anaheim, CA → Santa Monica, CA · Short-haul move
About 52 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,570–$2,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,278 carriers on the Anaheim side and 603 in Santa Monica.
The route from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA covers roughly 52 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,570 and $2,340, before packing or storage.
On the Anaheim side there are 1,278 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (560 of them authorized for interstate work), and 603 around Santa Monica (222 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Anaheim has a population of about 341,008 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 6,895 in Anaheim), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $860 | $1,050 | $1,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $990 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,400 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
$200–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,570–$2,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anaheim, CA → Santa Monica, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $990 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,570 to $2,340 for a two-bedroom, $2,400 to $3,580 for a three-bedroom and $3,560 to $5,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 52 road miles (44 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 36 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Anaheim and Santa Monica are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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 Anaheim–Santa Monica corridor.