Binghamton, NY → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Binghamton to Santa Barbara

About 2,842 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,860–$14,670, delivery in 7–14 days, 77 carriers on the Binghamton side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

2,842 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,860–$14,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Binghamton, New York
To: Santa Barbara, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,842 miles (2,408 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 77 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Binghamton

The route from Binghamton, NY to Santa Barbara, CA covers roughly 2,842 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $9,860 to $14,670 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Binghamton side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.

Binghamton has a population of about 47,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,578 and 4,549 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Binghamton to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 2,842 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,940	$4,810	$5,870
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,910	$7,210	$8,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,860	$12,020	$14,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,770	$19,230	$23,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,690	$26,450	$32,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,970–$5,600

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

Portable container

$3,560–$5,230

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

Full-service mover

$9,860–$14,670

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

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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 Binghamton (origin)

Willow Run Foods Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27814
MC: 249740
Based in: Kirkwood, NY 13795 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 234-7550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Service Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 15059
MC: 105117
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 797-7333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coachmaster Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp

USDOT: 534719
MC: 154046
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (607) 762-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Binghamton-Ithaca Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 163487
MC: 217257
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 723-9433 Route Verify on FMCSA

U Save Auto Rental Repair

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp

USDOT: 1348719
MC: 518757
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (607) 772-0999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dimon & Bacorn Co Of Binghamton

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC

USDOT: 15010
MC: 79862
Based in: Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (607) 798-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Industrial Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 843385
MC: 372490
Based in: Binghamton, NY 13903 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (607) 722-4949 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Energy INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2061721
MC: 796019
Based in: Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 785-3393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Binghamton

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

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

Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

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

Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

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

Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

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

Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

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

Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

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

Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Santa Barbara accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,940 to $5,870 for a studio, $5,910 to $8,800 for a one-bedroom, $9,860 to $14,670 for a two-bedroom, $15,770 to $23,460 for a three-bedroom and $21,690 to $32,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Binghamton?

About 2,842 road miles (2,408 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 New York 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 Binghamton to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,970 to $5,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,230. 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 Binghamton–Santa Barbara corridor.