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Destin, FL → Santa Monica, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Destin to Santa Monica

About 2,220 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,940–$11,820, delivery in 7–14 days, 53 carriers on the Destin side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 2,220 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,940–$11,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,220 miles (1,881 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Destin

The route from Destin, FL to Santa Monica, CA covers roughly 2,220 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,940 to $11,820 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Destin side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 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.

Destin has a population of about 14,000 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 1,859 in Destin), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Destin to Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 2,220 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,180 $3,880 $4,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,770 $5,810 $7,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,940 $9,690 $11,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,710 $15,500 $18,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,480 $21,310 $26,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,030–$4,280

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

Portable container

$3,000–$4,410

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

Full-service mover

$7,940–$11,820

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Destin, FL → Santa Monica, 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 Destin (origin)

A & A Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
89741
MC
128469
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj Panhandle LLC

USDOT
4037783
MC
1527178
Based in
Ft Walton Bch, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (757) 685-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving Services Of Nw Fla INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
994666
MC
1369376
Based in
Fort Walton Bch, FL 32547 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (850) 259-1191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
320322
MC
197967
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Campbell Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
1991298
MC
1157545
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (850) 243-6125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89742
MC
134583
Based in
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 244-3143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gilmore Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gilmore Enterprises INC

USDOT
89853
MC
129355
Based in
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 585-3781 Route Verify on FMCSA

American International Moving Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
517309
MC
180287
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (850) 243-7324 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Destin

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 Destin to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,180 to $4,730 for a studio, $4,770 to $7,090 for a one-bedroom, $7,940 to $11,820 for a two-bedroom, $12,710 to $18,910 for a three-bedroom and $17,480 to $26,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Destin?

About 2,220 road miles (1,881 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 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 Florida 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 Destin to Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,030 to $4,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,000 to $4,410. 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 Destin–Santa Monica corridor.