Santa Barbara, CA

Beaumont, TX → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Beaumont to Santa Barbara

About 1,793 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,050–$10,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 106 carriers on the Beaumont side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 1,793 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,050–$10,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,793 miles (1,519 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
106 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Beaumont

Moving from Beaumont to Santa Barbara is a cross-country move of roughly 1,793 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 $7,050 to $10,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Beaumont side there are 106 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 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.

Beaumont has a population of about 112,967 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,397 in Beaumont), 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.

Cost of moving from Beaumont to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 1,793 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,230 $5,160 $6,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,050 $8,600 $10,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,280 $13,760 $16,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,520 $18,920 $23,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,450

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,850

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

Full-service mover

$7,050–$10,490

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Beaumont (origin)

Lsj Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
803218
MC
410991
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Kdsi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1043519
MC
436195
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77701 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Burris Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
119355
MC
136526
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77701 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Wm-d'S Roll Off Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156335
MC
1576557
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Galaxy Star Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4331064
MC
1702848
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jw Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4427908
MC
1741820
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77702 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Bod Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3659544
MC
1264629
Based in
Richmond, TX 77706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Foster & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2410325
MC
830492
Based in
Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 106 movers in Beaumont

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate
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

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate
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

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate
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

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

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate
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

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

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

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,230 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,490 for a two-bedroom, $11,280 to $16,790 for a three-bedroom and $15,520 to $23,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Beaumont?

About 1,793 road miles (1,519 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,850. 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 Beaumont–Santa Barbara corridor.