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El Paso, TX → Santa Cruz, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from El Paso to Santa Cruz

About 1,128 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,510–$8,200, delivery in 3–7 days, 360 carriers on the El Paso side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 1,128 miroad distance
  • 20 h 9 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,510–$8,2002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,128 miles (956 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 9 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
360 (263 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → El Paso

Santa Cruz sits about 1,128 miles northwest of El Paso, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California that most movers classify as a 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 $5,510 to $8,200 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 20 h 9 min.

On the El Paso side there are 360 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (263 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 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 Cruz.

El Paso has a population of about 683,012 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 2,627 in El Paso), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from El Paso to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 1,128 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,200 $2,690 $3,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,310 $4,030 $4,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,510 $6,720 $8,200
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,810 $10,750 $13,110
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,120 $14,780 $18,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$5,510–$8,200

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

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Distance is pre-filled for El Paso, TX → Santa Cruz, 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 El Paso (origin)

Erives Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1807687
MC
657011
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
420 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (915) 881-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257332
MC
770314
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (915) 772-7965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gx3 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3214549
MC
1004644
Based in
Canutillo, TX 79835 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (915) 222-8101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Freight Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gerardo Ortiz Priority Freight Lines INC

USDOT
998388
MC
419934
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (915) 594-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J J A Munoz Dist

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J J A Munoz Dist INC

USDOT
820957
MC
361633
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (915) 858-4660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agr Logistic Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3522507
MC
1385704
Based in
El Paso, TX 79911 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (575) 200-0222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jpn Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536550
MC
1179245
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (915) 491-8297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lechuga Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2364352
MC
810519
Based in
El Paso, TX 79922 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (915) 253-6201 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 360 movers in El Paso

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Paso to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,510 to $8,200 for a two-bedroom, $8,810 to $13,110 for a three-bedroom and $12,120 to $18,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from El Paso?

About 1,128 road miles (956 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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 El Paso to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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 El Paso–Santa Cruz corridor.