Clovis, CA → Santa Maria, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 162 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,700–$4,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 279 carriers on the Clovis side and 42 in Santa Maria.
The route from Clovis, CA to Santa Maria, CA covers roughly 162 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,700 to $4,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 30 min.
On the Clovis side there are 279 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (157 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Santa Maria (23 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 Maria.
Clovis has a population of about 129,347 and Santa Maria about 111,390. The two cities have comparable density (4,729 and 4,812 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 | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,950 | $7,250 | $8,850 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,700–$4,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clovis, CA → Santa Maria, 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: Paragon Industries INC
Legal name: Conner Logistics INC
Legal name: Go Express LLC
Legal name: Francisco Javier Zarate
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,700 to $4,020 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,950 to $8,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 162 road miles (138 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Clovis and Santa Maria 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 $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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 Clovis–Santa Maria corridor.