Santa Maria, CA

Bellingham, WA → Santa Maria, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Bellingham to Santa Maria

About 1,133 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,940–$8,840, delivery in 3–7 days, 97 carriers on the Bellingham side and 42 in Santa Maria.

  • 1,133 miroad distance
  • 20 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,940–$8,8402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,133 miles (960 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
97 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Maria → Bellingham

Moving from Bellingham to Santa Maria is a long-distance move of roughly 1,133 road miles, heading south from Washington 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 $5,940 to $8,840 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 20 h 14 min.

On the Bellingham side there are 97 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Santa Maria (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 Maria.

Bellingham has a population of about 95,000 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Santa Maria is the denser city (4,812 people per square mile versus 3,244 in Bellingham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Bellingham to Santa Maria

Full-service estimate for 1,133 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,380 $2,900 $3,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,570 $4,350 $5,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,940 $7,250 $8,840
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,510 $11,600 $14,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,080 $15,950 $19,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,990

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

Full-service mover

$5,940–$8,840

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 Bellingham (origin)

Dulay Holding Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568244
MC
454925
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Lp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209719
MC
837772
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Nw Shippers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1202083
MC
518919
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Swans Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
368177
MC
438612
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Johnson'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8277
MC
134512
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Farm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005730
MC
755646
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Crabtree Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
957886
MC
1336108
Based in
Everson, WA 98247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

On Time Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2568146
MC
897110
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 97 movers in Bellingham

Near Santa Maria (destination)

Johnboy'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2383920
MC
818987
Based in
Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153048
MC
11663
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Sarabia Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2844846
MC
953585
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Rivera Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2807289
MC
1030656
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cal Coast Ag Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4380715
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Triple A Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2356410
MC
807169
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2069509
MC
723441
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968090
MC
698504
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bellingham to Santa Maria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,540 for a studio, $3,570 to $5,310 for a one-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,840 for a two-bedroom, $9,510 to $14,150 for a three-bedroom and $13,080 to $19,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Maria from Bellingham?

About 1,133 road miles (960 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 Bellingham to Santa Maria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Bellingham–Santa Maria corridor.