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Augusta, ME → Santa Monica, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Augusta to Santa Monica

About 3,146 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,600–$14,290, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Augusta side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 3,146 miroad distance
  • 54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,600–$14,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,146 miles (2,666 straight-line)
Drive time
54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Augusta

Moving from Augusta to Santa Monica is a cross-country move of roughly 3,146 road miles, heading west from Maine 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 $9,600 to $14,290 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 54 hours (7 driving days).

On the Augusta side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 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.

Augusta has a population of about 19,000 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 343 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Maine, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Augusta to Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 3,146 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,840 $4,680 $5,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,760 $7,030 $8,570
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,600 $11,710 $14,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,370 $18,740 $22,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,130 $25,770 $31,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,280–$6,050

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

Portable container

$3,830–$5,630

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

Full-service mover

$9,600–$14,290

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, ME → Santa Monica, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Augusta (origin)

McGee On Road Equipment LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
669951
MC
338700
Based in
West Gardiner, ME 04345 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (207) 582-8810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allen'S Transfer & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357146
MC
1704445
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (802) 289-2905 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khaled Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4184655
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (201) 674-3246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allen'S Commercial Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50872
MC
392735
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (207) 623-3875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vallee Interiors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4518105
MC
1789704
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (207) 592-1324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pushard Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael J Pushard Jr

USDOT
2333492
MC
796728
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (207) 441-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Driver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4143933
MC
1589428
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (207) 287-0248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Responders Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4352561
MC
1702060
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (207) 357-3577 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Augusta

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 Augusta to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,840 to $5,720 for a studio, $5,760 to $8,570 for a one-bedroom, $9,600 to $14,290 for a two-bedroom, $15,370 to $22,860 for a three-bedroom and $21,130 to $31,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Augusta?

About 3,146 road miles (2,666 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 Maine 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 Augusta to Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,280 to $6,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,830 to $5,630. 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 Augusta–Santa Monica corridor.