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Bullhead City, AZ → Santa Monica, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Bullhead City to Santa Monica

About 280 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,940–$4,370, delivery in 1–3 days, 10 carriers on the Bullhead City side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 280 miroad distance
  • 5 h 32 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,940–$4,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 280 miles (237 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 32 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
10 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Bullhead City

Moving from Bullhead City to Santa Monica is a regional long-distance move of roughly 280 road miles, heading west from Arizona 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 $2,940 to $4,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 32 min.

On the Bullhead City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 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.

Bullhead City has a population of about 42,000 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 696 in Bullhead City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bullhead City to Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 280 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,760 $2,150 $2,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,940 $3,580 $4,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,700 $5,730 $6,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,460 $7,880 $9,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$440–$620

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

Portable container

$1,270–$1,870

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

Full-service mover

$2,940–$4,370

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 Bullhead City (origin)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
391422
MC
227037
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (702) 298-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357187
MC
1074413
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 788-8464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary K

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy

USDOT
2966793
MC
7899
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (702) 604-8291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: So Cal Moving INC

USDOT
671253
MC
252719
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (951) 265-8806 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1628928
MC
600936
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (928) 605-3384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1211448
MC
582980
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (480) 560-8996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2797793
MC
934167
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (951) 760-1970 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2201147
MC
763813
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (661) 476-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Bullhead City

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 Bullhead City to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,760 to $2,620 for a one-bedroom, $2,940 to $4,370 for a two-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a three-bedroom and $6,460 to $9,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Bullhead City?

About 280 road miles (237 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Bullhead City to Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $440 to $620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,870. 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 Bullhead City–Santa Monica corridor.