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Santa Maria, CA

Boone, NC → Santa Maria, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Boone to Santa Maria

About 2,556 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,360–$12,440, delivery in 7–14 days, 108 carriers on the Boone side and 42 in Santa Maria.

  • 2,556 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,360–$12,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,556 miles (2,167 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
108 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Maria → Boone

Moving from Boone to Santa Maria is a cross-country move of roughly 2,556 road miles, heading west from North Carolina 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 $8,360 to $12,440 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 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Boone side there are 108 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (84 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.

Boone has a population of about 19,000 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Santa Maria is the denser city (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,991 in Boone), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Boone to Santa Maria

Full-service estimate for 2,556 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,340 $4,080 $4,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,010 $6,120 $7,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,360 $10,190 $12,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,370 $16,310 $19,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,390 $22,420 $27,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,530–$4,980

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

Portable container

$3,300–$4,850

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

Full-service mover

$8,360–$12,440

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Boone, NC → Santa Maria, 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 Boone (origin)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16348
MC
192294
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (828) 264-2177 Route Verify on FMCSA

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16456
MC
195768
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (828) 264-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863397
MC
673860
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (828) 264-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3746654
MC
1328361
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (828) 989-9031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3376451
MC
1083100
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (828) 964-8667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Robert Herman

USDOT
1400239
MC
551813
Based in
Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (828) 297-4526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2442541
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (828) 264-2475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48104
MC
162035
Based in
Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (828) 725-4259 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 108 movers in Boone

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
Call (805) 474-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 925-2912 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 260-9847 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 922-8406 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 868-5364 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 925-7923 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Francisco Javier Zarate

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
Call (805) 260-9063 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,340 to $4,970 for a studio, $5,010 to $7,460 for a one-bedroom, $8,360 to $12,440 for a two-bedroom, $13,370 to $19,900 for a three-bedroom and $18,390 to $27,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Maria from Boone?

About 2,556 road miles (2,167 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 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 North Carolina 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 Boone to Santa Maria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,530 to $4,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,300 to $4,850. 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 Boone–Santa Maria corridor.