Burbank, CA → Santa Cruz, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 335 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,480–$5,180, delivery in 1–3 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 27 in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz sits about 335 miles northwest of Burbank, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,480 to $5,180 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 6 h 29 min.
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 interstate). For an in-state 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 Cruz.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (6,204 and 4,942 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,250 | $5,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,570 | $6,800 | $8,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,660 | $9,350 | $11,400 |
$490–$700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,320–$1,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,480–$5,180
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,110 for a one-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,180 for a two-bedroom, $5,570 to $8,290 for a three-bedroom and $7,660 to $11,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 335 road miles (284 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 29 min.
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.
No. Because both Burbank and Santa Cruz are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $490 to $700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,940. 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.
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 Burbank–Santa Cruz corridor.