Cheyenne, WY → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,105 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,440–$8,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 27 in Santa Barbara.
Moving from Cheyenne to Santa Barbara is a long-distance move of roughly 1,105 road miles, heading southwest from Wyoming 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 $5,440 to $8,100 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 19 h 45 min.
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Cheyenne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Wyoming, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,980 | $4,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,710 | $10,620 | $12,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,980 | $14,610 | $17,820 |
$1,590–$2,240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,010–$2,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,440–$8,100
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Santa Barbara, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Aussie Moving INC
Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC
Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation
Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell
Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC
Legal name: Miguel A Barrios
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,100 for a two-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,980 to $17,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,105 road miles (936 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 45 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wyoming 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,590 to $2,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,950. 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 Cheyenne–Santa Barbara corridor.