Santa Barbara, CA

Fredericksburg, TX → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Fredericksburg to Santa Barbara

About 1,472 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,460–$9,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 11 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 1,472 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,460–$9,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,472 miles (1,247 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Fredericksburg

Moving from Fredericksburg to Santa Barbara is a long-distance move of roughly 1,472 road miles, heading west from Texas 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 $6,460 to $9,610 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Fredericksburg side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Fredericksburg has a population of about 11,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,138 in Fredericksburg), 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 Fredericksburg to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 1,472 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,580 $3,150 $3,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,460 $7,880 $9,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,340 $12,600 $15,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,210 $17,330 $21,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,110–$2,980

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

Portable container

$2,330–$3,430

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

Full-service mover

$6,460–$9,610

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Fredericksburg (origin)

Affordable Movers Of The Hill Country LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937257
MC
981080
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Allied Moving & Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3349014
MC
1070341
Based in
Fredericksbrg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

A & L Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2641216
MC
968782
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Sokoloff Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2529407
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Anchor Moving Services INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2783059
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

4 Pardners Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4491786
MC
1775681
Based in
Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Diamond Classic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3665387
MC
1268885
Based in
Mason, TX 76856 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Fast Fietz Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2862121
Based in
Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 11 movers in Fredericksburg

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fredericksburg to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,840 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,610 for a two-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,380 for a three-bedroom and $14,210 to $21,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Fredericksburg?

About 1,472 road miles (1,247 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Fredericksburg to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,110 to $2,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,430. 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 Fredericksburg–Santa Barbara corridor.